Schneider Electric India, the global specialist in energy management, today announced that Schneider Electric has signed a pact with Essel Infraprojects (EIL) to develop smart city projects in India.

Schneider Electric has a wealth of experience in the domain of Smart Cities, having executed more than 250 projects across the globe. The company has completed smart city projects across cities like Hong Kong, Carson City, Barcelona and Lyon and is confident of replicating similar successes in India. Schneider Electric is a company which has significantly upped the tempo of its smart city strategy in India and is now on the springboard  to leverage its immense potential and experience ,   that will strengthen its position in India as one of the leading smart city management companies that can  contribute significantly in converting the Government's '100 smart city' vision.

Commenting on the development,  Anil Chaudhry, Country President and Managing Director, Schneider Electric India said, "Schneider Electric will bring its expertise and experience to projects in sectors of Smart Cities, Urban Mobility and Renewable Energy and is willing to explore and cooperate to deliver many such projects jointly. We are glad to tie-up with Essel Group which will further bolster Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to develop a 100 efficient liveable sustainable and inclusive smart cities."