India has completed the majority of projects under the Smart Cities Mission, with 7,784 out of over 8,000 projects finished as of 1 March 2026, according to the information provided by the government to the Parliament.
In written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, 23 March, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that a total of 8,064 projects worth ₹1,64,811 crore have been taken up since the inception of the Smart Cities Mission.
These completed projects account for 97 per cent of the total projects undertaken under the mission, with a total investment of ₹1,56,159 crore.
Of these, 280 projects, amounting to ₹8,652 crore, are currently at the implementation stage.
“As reported by the States/UTs as on 01.03.2026, a total 8,064 projects amounting to ₹1,64,811 Cr were taken up since inception of the mission, out of which 7,784 projects (97% of total projects undertaken) worth ₹1,56,159 Cr have been completed and 280 projects amounting to ₹8,652 Cr are at implementation stage,” the minister said.
The Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015 to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development, has focused on infrastructure upgrades, improved urban mobility, and enhanced service delivery across selected cities.
According to the minister, cities have claimed ₹47,458 crore out of the total central allocation of ₹48,000 crore. Of this, ₹46,320 crore has been utilised, representing 98 per cent of the funds allocated to cities.
“Under Smart Cities Mission (SCM), out of Central Government’s allocation of ₹48,000 Cr, the cities have been able to claim central financial assistance of ₹47,458 crore (i.e. 99% of the total Central share allocation for cities) of which of ₹46,320 Cr has been utilized (i.e. 98% of the total Central share allocation for cities),” the minister said.
The minister noted that Smart Cities projects involve complex urban infrastructure development, including preparation of Detailed Project Reports, statutory clearances, and land-related processes, which contributed to the extended implementation timelines.
The mission, which was extended multiple times due to such challenges, conclude on 31 March 2025.
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