The Indian government’s ambitious Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has been on its way to the final stage. As of November 15, 2024, the government has so far released ₹47,225 crore to states and union territories under this mission, which amounts to nearly 94% of the total funds utilized. This initiative, started in June 2015, has been working to transform 100 …
Panaji city is all set to get a huge boost to its smart city development plans as the central government is going to sanction Rs 5 crore. This grant forms a part of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0), which will help the regional body to achieve sustainable growth and climate action. Thus, this initiative …
Tamil Nadu is actively seeking the central government’s support to include 15 of its cities in the upcoming Smart City 2.0 initiative, expected to launch by 2025. This new phase of the Smart City program aims to select 100 cities through a special-purpose vehicle for the development of civic, mobility, and infrastructure projects. On Monday, key state leaders, including Municipal …
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continues to make significant strides across India. As of November 2024, thirteen out of 100 smart cities have completed all their planned projects, and 48 cities have surpassed 90% project completion. This initiative aims to transform urban spaces by enhancing infrastructure, improving public services, and incorporating advanced …