Officials announced on Monday that the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission will be extended until June 2024, as requested by some cities that require additional time to finish their ongoing projects. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry decided to extend the existing deadline of June 2023.
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Ministry: – Union Housing and Urban Affairs
Launch Year: – June 2015
Implementing Body: – Cities had to form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), led by a full-time CEO, and have representatives from the central, state, and local governments on its board to execute their smart city plans. The SPV can seek support from consulting firms and hire Project Management Consultants (PMCs) to aid in the process.
1. Artificial Intelligence
i. Introduction to ICTs
ii. IT connectivity
iii. Digitalization
2. e-Governance
i. e- Panchayat
ii. e- Chaupal
3. Good Infrastructure
i. Good water supply
ii. Electricity for all
iii. Proper Sanitation
iv. Solid waste management system
v. Urban Mobility
vi. Adequate public transportation
vii. Affordable living conditions like Housing
viii. Sustainable environment
Target of the Scheme: – 100 cities to be covered between 2019 and 2023
Beneficiaries: – Residents of the smart cities.
Funding: – Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Budget Allocation: – Rs 16,000 crore
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