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Smart Cities Mission
An urban renewal and retrofitting program by the Government of India aiming to develop 100 sustainable, citizen-friendly smart cities across the country.
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Key Highlights
100 Selected Cities
Aims to upgrade urban infrastructure across 100 major cities through area-based development.
Smart Core Facilities
Ensures adequate water supply, assured electricity, robust IT connectivity, and sanitation.
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
Implemented by dedicated corporate entities (SPVs) headed by a CEO to accelerate execution.
Smart Cities Mission Budget Growth
Annual budget allocation progression for urban renewal (in ₹ Crore)
FY 2015-16 Launch
₹2,020 CrFY 2018-19 Expansion
₹6,169 CrFY 2023-24 Integration
₹16,000 CrWho is eligible
- City/project belongs to the selected list of 100 cities eligible under the Smart Cities Challenge.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 25 June 2015
How to apply
City Proposal Formulation
Municipalities and State Governments nominate cities and formulate Area-Based Development (ABD) proposals.
Typical duration · 30 days
SPV Incorporation
Selected cities establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to execute smart city projects.
Typical duration · 45 days
Tendering & Implementation
Tenders are floated on the e-procurement portal, and project work orders are awarded to bidders.
Typical duration · 90 days
Sources
- Smart Cities Mission Portal — Ministry of Housing and Urban AffairsMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
The Smart Cities Mission is a central sector urban renewal initiative launched in June 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The mission focuses on developing 100 cities across India into sustainable and citizen-centric smart cities through area-based development plans and pan-city digital solutions. Key components include core infrastructure (adequate water supply, electricity, sanitation, public transport) and smart solutions (electronic governance, waste management, traffic monitoring). Projects are executed locally via dedicated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) set up in each city.