National Smart Cities Mission
- Launched in 2015, it is an urban renewal and retrofitting program with the mission to develop smart cities across the country, making them citizen friendly and sustainable.
- The Union Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for implementing the mission in collaboration with the state governments of the respective cities.
- The mission initially included 100 cities, with the deadline for completion of the projects set between 2019 and 2023.
Need
- Increasing Urbanization:According to Census 2011, Cities accommodate nearly 31% of India's current population and contribute 63% of GDP. Urban areas are expected to house 40% of India's population and contribute 75% of ....
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