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Smart Cities Mission

स्मार्ट सिटी मिशन

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

💰 Benefit: ₹500 crore per city (Central funding) for smart infrastructure and services

iAbout This Scheme

Developing 100 smart cities with sustainable and citizen-friendly urban infrastructure including smart roads, Wi-Fi, CCTV, integrated command centres, smart metering, and digitised civic services.

🎁Key Benefits

Smart infrastructure: integrated traffic, CCTV, public Wi-Fi
Improved waste management and water supply
Digitised municipal services on mobile apps
Smart street lighting reducing energy costs
₹100 crore/year central grant per smart city

✅Eligibility Criteria

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Residents of designated 100 Smart Cities benefit automatically — no individual application

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📝How to Apply

City Selection (Already Complete)

100 cities selected through competitive process; implementation under Smart City SPVs.

SPV Formation

City forms a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to manage Smart City projects.

Project Implementation

Smart infrastructure projects (Wi-Fi, CCTV, smart roads) implemented by SPV.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Which 100 cities are Smart Cities?

100 cities were selected competitively through Smart City Challenge rounds (2016–2018). Check smartcities.gov.in for the full list of selected cities and their project progress.

How do citizens benefit from Smart Cities Mission?

Citizens benefit from smart water supply, intelligent traffic management, e-governance services, smart street lighting, smart parking, Wi-Fi hotspots, and improved public transport in their city.

Required Documents

City Development Plan (CDP) or Smart City Proposal document
ULB resolution approving the proposal
Financial plan and project cost estimates
State government endorsement letter
Land ownership/availability certificate for proposed projects

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

City Development Plan (CDP) or Smart City Proposal document

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Smart Cities Mission

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🎁Key Benefits

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📝How to Apply

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