FRENCH AMBASSADOR, SMART CITY DELEGATION ON VISIT TO NAGPUR

François Richier, Ambassador of France to India, along with SPS Bakshi, CMD, Engineering Projects India Ltd (EPI) are currently visiting Nagpur. Richier arrived in Nagpur on Dec 16th and was greeted by Maharashtra CM.

On visit to Nagpur, meeting with Deputy Mayor, Commissioner Hardikar and stakeholders from the Smart Cities mission was held. Richier led a 14-member delegation, including heads of top French companies active in the smart cities and urban development sectors, who represented their expertise in their respective areas.  The participating companies include Alstom Transport, Dassault Systèmes, Egis, Lumiplan, RATP Transdev, and Schneider Electric.

Richier met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Mayor of Nagpur Munnabhau Pokulwar and Municipal Commissioner of Nagpur Shravan Hardikar

Francois visited Smart City project sites in Nagpur. Below is a picture of the delegation visiting Nag river flowing through the city of Nagpur discussing its rejuvenation plans.