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@article{157551,
        author = {Varun V. Nair and Ankita Srivastav  and Varsha Khetrapal},
        title = {Use of block chain technology to improve and enhance urban governance: A Critical Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {9},
        number = {7},
        pages = {521-526},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=157551},
        abstract = {Urbanization is the progressive growth in the number of people living in urban regions, the population movement from rural to urban areas, and the adjustments made by each society to this transition. It is primarily the process by which towns and cities are created and enlarge as more people move into urban centers to live and work. This is where the idea of a smart city is introduced. A smart city is, in general, a community that makes use of technology to deliver services and address urban issues. A smart city enhances social services, promotes sustainability, and gives its residents a voice. It also works to make transportation, accessibility, climate etc. better. The least amount of human intervention is required for all of these. At that point, urban governance becomes seamless and effective. To do this, we should employ quick and improved technology to meet the needs of a smart city and enhance the quality of life for citizens. One such technology that can meet the new and growing expectations for a smart city's efficient and seamless operation is blockchain technology. The reduction of expensive and time-consuming operations is one of blockchain's primary benefits.},
        keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, Decentralization, IOT, Meta Health, Smart Governance, Smart City, Urban Governance.},
        month = {},
        }