On the occasion of World Architecture Day, city based Parul Institute of Architecture and Research in association with Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) organized a networking session with the Architects of the city on various topics related to the current affairs of the architectural world. Ar. Sanjay Goel, Director of Ludhiana Smart Cities Ltd, Chairman of the Punjab IIA Chapter and a Vijay Ratna Awardee and the Indira Gandhi Sadbhavna Awardee during his talk said, " The focus now is on Role of Architecture & what we as an Architect could contribute in the development of city considering the momentum of Smart Cities" while talking about his experience as a smart city project leader. He also discussed the "Smart city mission in India " and how the country is moving forward on the path of increasing Smart Cities, and how Architecture plays an important role in building up Smart Cities, ultimately leading to Smart India.