The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) hosted a Google Hangout featuring a Q & A session with smart city experts and thought leaders with insight into India’s smart cities development plans.  The event promotes the USTDA’s efforts to catalyze nearly $2 billion in capital for priority renewable energy projects in India.  Henry Steingass, USTDA’s Regional Director for South and Southeast Asia, moderated the Q & A. Panelists are: Pratap Padode, Executive Director of Smart Cities Council India; Nolty Theriot, Director, U.S.-India Business Council, and Lux Rao, CTO & Leader – HP Future Cities