**Executive Summary**
This document addresses Unstarred Question No. 3003 regarding Smart Cities Initiatives in Warangal, to be answered on December 18, 2025. It outlines the progress of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in Warangal, the measures taken for affordable housing, and the level of public participation in urban planning. Key stakeholders include the state of Telangana, citizens of Warangal, and members of the Smart City Advisory Forum (SCAF).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Smart Cities Mission (SCM) Status in Warangal:**
* Greater Warangal and Karimnagar were selected under the Smart Cities Mission in Telangana.
* As of December 1, 2025, in Greater Warangal Smart City:
* Out of 119 projects amounting to ₹1800 crore, 103 projects (87%) amounting to ₹1498 crore have been completed.
* The remaining 16 projects amounting to ₹302 crore are ongoing.
* **Affordable Housing Measures:**
* Schemes related to housing are implemented by States/Union Territories, as 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects.
* The objective of SCM is to follow an area-based development approach for smart solutions.
* **Public Participation in Urban Planning:**
* Smart City Proposals (SCPs) are planned at the local level based on local needs in consultation with stakeholders.
* A provision exists for establishing a Smart City Advisory Forum (SCAF) at the city level.
* The SCAF includes various representatives, such as District Collector, Member of Parliament, Member of Legislative Assembly, Mayor, Chief Executive Officer of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), local youth, and technical experts.
**Impact Analysis**
**State of Telangana**
* **Impact:** The state is responsible for implementing housing schemes and reporting on the progress of Smart Cities Mission projects within its boundaries.
* **Action Required:** Continue monitoring and supporting the completion of ongoing SCM projects and ensuring compliance with SCM guidelines for affordable housing.
**Citizens of Warangal**
* **Impact:** Citizens are both beneficiaries of the Smart Cities initiatives and participants in the planning process. Their needs and inputs are considered in Smart City Proposals.
* **Action Required:** Engage in the Smart City planning process through participation in the Smart City Advisory Forum (SCAF) and other public consultation mechanisms.
**Members of the Smart City Advisory Forum (SCAF)**
* **Impact:** The SCAF advises and enables collaboration among various stakeholders in Smart City planning.
* **Action Required:** Provide guidance and support for Smart City initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Smart Cities Mission (SCM): A national initiative focused on urban development and smart solutions in selected cities.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The central ministry responsible for the Smart Cities Mission and related urban development policies.
Warangal: One of the cities in Telangana selected under the Smart Cities Mission for development initiatives.
Smart City Advisory Forum (SCAF): Forum established at the city level to advise and enable collaboration among various stakeholders.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3003
TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025
SMART CITIES INITIATIVES IN WARANGAL
NO. 3003 DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the status of smart city initiatives in Warangal;
(b) the details of the measures taken for affordable housing for SC
communities; and
(c) the details of the public participation in urban planning?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a) Under Smart Cities Mission (SCM), in the State of Telangana, 02 cities, viz.
Greater Warangal and Karimnagar were selected. As reported by the State
on 01.12.2025, in Greater Warangal Smart City, out of a total 119 projects
amounting to ₹1800 crore, 103 projects (87% of total projects) amounting
to ₹1498 crore have been completed and the remaining 16 projects
amounting to ₹302 crore are ongoing.
(b) ‘Land’ and 'Colonization' are State subjects. Therefore, schemes related to
housing for their citizens are implemented by States/Union Territories
(UTs). Further, the objective of SCM was not the development of entire city
but to follow an area-based development approach through retrofitting,
redevelopment, greenfield development and a Pan-city initiative in which
smart solutions are applied covering larger parts of the city, so as to
create a replicable model.
(c) Smart City Proposals (SCPs) have been planned at the local level based on
the local needs of the cities, in consultation with various stakeholders,
including citizens, across various sectors. As per SCM Guidelines, at the
city level, there is a provision for establishing Smart City Advisory Forum
(SCAF) comprising of District Collector, Member of Parliament, Member of
Legislative Assembly, Mayor, Chief Executive Officer of Special Purpose
Vehicle (SPV), local youth representation, technical experts, etc. to advise
and enable collaboration among various stakeholders.
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