SCM completes 91% of projects to create smarter and  more livable urban spaces.

About Smart Cities Mission

• Launched in 2015.
• Aim : improve quality of life in 100 cities by providing efficient services, robust infrastructure & sustainable solutions. 
• Two key approaches to implementation:-
  • Area-Based Development (ABD): Targeted development of specific city areas.
  • Pan-City Projects: Technology-driven solutions to enhance city-wide infrastructure and services.
• Other dimensions of Mission: Establishment of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for program implementation, promotes multiple sources of funding, fosters competitive federalism and citizen engagement etc

Key Achievements 

• Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC): All 100 Smart Cities have operational ICCCs, which utilize data and technologies such as AI, IoT, and Data Analytics to enhance city operations.
• Public Safety: >84,000 CCTV cameras have been installed to aid in crime monitoring and traffic enforcement  
• Solid Waste Management: 66 cities use tech to optimize waste collection, with RFID-enabled vehicles.
• Health: 172 e-health centers and 152 health ATMs.

Challenges : 

• Adapting to emerging needs such as COVID-19, inclusive access to public spaces, improving food hygiene in smart cities.

Strategies/ Suggestions

• Area-Based Development: via redevelopment or greenfield projects.
• Pan-City Initiatives: Implementing smart solutions across the entire city to ensure inclusivity and smart outcomes.