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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
What is the status of Smart Cities Mission projects in Uttar Pradesh?
Smart Cities Mission: Launched on June 25, 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to enhance the quality of life in cities through smart and sustainable solutions. The SCM's goal is to develop cities that are economically vibrant, inclusive and environment friendly. With 100 cities driving the initiative, the Smart Cities Mission has achieved significant progress over the last one decade. In Uttar Pradesh, ten cities have been selected under the SCM. These are – Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur and Varanasi. During the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Seth raised a question to Minister of State (MoS) for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, regarding the total number of projects completed under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in various cities across Uttar Pradesh. He also requested on the status of Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs), details of fund utilization under the mission, and the timeline for completing the remaining projects. Responding to this on Monday (July 28), Sahu said that out of a total 893 projects amounting to Rs 21,156 crore, 883 projects amounting to Rs 20,832 have been completed. 'As on 11.07.2025, out of a total 893 projects amounting to ₹ 21,156 crore, 883 projects (99% of total projects) amounting to ₹20,832 crore have been completed and the remaining 10 projects amounting to ₹324 crore are ongoing,' he said. The Union Minister also stated that ICCCs are operational in all the 10 cities selected under the SCM. 'The Integrated Command and Control Centres are operational in all the 10 cities selected under SCM in the State of Uttar Pradesh,' he noted. 'As on 11.07.2025, the ten cities of the State of Uttar Pradesh selected under SCM have been able to claim central financial assistance of ₹4900 crore i.e. 100% of the total Central share allocation and the cities are reported to have utilized ₹4,876 crore i.e. 99.5% of the total Central share claimed,' the minister said in a written statement in Rajya Sabha. Sector-wise details of projects under SCM in Uttar Pradesh (Source: As per written statement submitted by Union Minister in Rajya Sabha on July 28) Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Indian Express
Smart City Mission: Ayodhya and Faizabad to get 1000 CCTV cameras, says UP Govt
The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has firmed up a master plan under the Smart City Mission to establish an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and install around 1,000 CCTV cameras across Ayodhya and Faizabad at a total cost of Rs 56 crore. The state's Planning Department has approved the proposal and the implementation process is set to begin soon. With the support of the police department, these cameras will be strategically placed in sensitive and high-footfall areas to enhance surveillance and maintain public order, a statement said. The control room will be established at the joint office of the Municipal Corporation and the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) in Civil Lines. From this control room, authorities will monitor security and address various urban issues such as waterlogging, malfunctioning street lights, and water supply disruptions in real time. Currently, over 1,300 CCTV cameras installed under the Safe City project are integrated with the ITMS system at the Jal Kal office in Amaniganj area. These include cameras from private homes and commercial establishments, aimed at reinforcing security in Ayodhya. Puneet Ojha, Chief Engineer of the Municipal Corporation's Construction Department, said that work on the project would begin soon after receiving final approval from the state government.
