India’s Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015, is entering its final stretch with an impressive 93% project completion rate across 100 cities. Despite accounting for just 31% of the population, these cities contribute 63% of India’s GDP, highlighting the rising importance of urban development. With over ₹1.5 lakh crore invested, this mission is transforming mobility, governance, sustainability, and public services.
State-Wise Smart Cities Ranking (2025)
India’s top 10 states by number of Smart Cities and implementation readiness are as follows:
| Rank | State/UT | Smart Cities Count | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil Nadu | 12 | 100% completion in Madurai & Coimbatore |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 10 | Full fund utilization & flood-tech savings |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 10 | PPP-driven e-governance success |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh | 7 | Indore leads with 80% waste recycling |
| 5 | Gujarat | 6 | Surat 100% complete, traffic cut by 25% |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 6 | Tourism boost via heritage tech |
| 7 | Karnataka | 6 | E-governance gains in secondary cities |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 3 | Solar power leadership |
| 9 | Kerala | 3 | Greenfield model rollouts |
| 10 | Bihar | 3 | Flood-management savings |
1. Tamil Nadu — Urban Transformation Leader
With 12 Smart Cities, Tamil Nadu tops the ranking. Cities like Madurai and Coimbatore finished ahead of schedule, supported by ₹3,000 crore state funding. Their focus on smart mobility and waste innovation reduced congestion by 20%, making them models for southern urban growth.
2. Uttar Pradesh — Northern Powerhouse
UP strengthens its urban reform image with 10 Smart Cities including Agra, Lucknow, and Varanasi. It utilised 100% of ₹4,900 crore funding, while Lucknow’s integrated command centre prevents ₹500 crore in annual flood losses — a strong example of climate-resilient planning.
3. Maharashtra — Financial & Innovation Hub
Matching UP, Maharashtra also hosts 10 Smart Cities. Pune and Mumbai leveraged PPP-based e-governance, reducing service delivery time from days to hours, attracting private investment and boosting urban efficiency.
4. Madhya Pradesh — Sustainability Front Runner
With 7 Smart Cities, MP emphasises industrial corridors and green systems. Indore leads the national waste recycling leaderboard with an 80% recovery rate, aligning with circular economy goals.
5. Gujarat — Smart Mobility & PPP Champion
Gujarat’s 6 Smart Cities accelerated progress through ₹5,000 crore PPP partnerships. Surat became the first city to finish 100% projects, reducing traffic congestion by 25% using AI sensors. Even Ahmedabad improved port cargo handling by 20% with intelligent logistics.
6. Rajasthan — Tourism-Driven Innovation
Rajasthan adopted “tourism tech” in Udaipur and Kota, leading to a 15% increase in tourist inflows. Heritage sites were protected using sensor-based monitoring, balancing culture and commerce.
7. Karnataka — Digital Governance Strength
Despite monsoon challenges, 95% completion was achieved. Cities like Tumakuru led e-governance reforms, extending Bengaluru’s tech advantage to surrounding regions.
8–10. Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Bihar — Mid-Tier Reformers
Andhra Pradesh
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Visakhapatnam generates 3,613 MWh solar energy annually, cutting emissions by 3,000 tonnes.
Kerala
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Kochi reached 95% completion, undertaking greenfield expansions.
Bihar
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Smart cities like Patna and Bhagalpur avoided ₹500 crore flood losses using predictive systems.
Beyond the Top 10: Who is Catching Up and Who Lags?
States with 2 Smart Cities each include:
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
States with 1 Smart City each include:
- Jharkhand
- Assam
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Delhi
- Puducherry
- Goa
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Tripura
- Manipur
Regions with zero Smart Cities, like Ladakh and northeastern states, are excluded due to low urban density (below 10%).
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