New Delhi: As many as 7,160 projects worth Rs 1,43,778 crore under Smart Cities Mission have been completed so far, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Tuesday, while another 854 projects worth Rs 20,392 crore are in advanced stages of completion.
The centre has released Rs 46,387 crore to 100 cities and 93 per cent of released funds have been utilized, the Ministry said.
"Today marks a significant milestone as India celebrates the 9th anniversary of the Smart Cities Mission, launched on 25th June 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Over the past nine years, the mission has emerged as a beacon of urban transformation, enhancing the quality of life across 100 cities through 8,000+ multi-sectoral, innovative projects valued at approximately Rs 1.6 lakh crore," the ministry said.
Smart Cities Mission was launched by PM Narendra Modi on June 25, 2015.
The main objective of the mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, clean and sustainable environment and give a decent quality of life to their citizens through the application of 'smart solutions.' (with Agency inputs)
"As of June 25, 2024, 7,160 projects worth Rs 1,43,778 crore had been completed and another 854 projects worth Rs 20,392 crore are in advanced stages of completion. The Government of India (GOI) has released Rs 46,387 crore to 100 cities.
93 per cent of released GOI funds have been utilized," the Ministry added.
As per the Ministry, more than 1,300 parks, green spaces and lakefront/riverfront promenades developed/ being developed. (with Agency inputs)
