**Executive Summary:**
As of July 31, 2025, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has seen the completion of 7,636 out of 8,063 projects undertaken in 100 identified cities, with an expenditure of ₹1,53,977 Cr out of the total outlay of ₹1,64,695 Cr. Central Financial Assistance of ₹47,459 Cr (99% of the total Central share allocation) has been claimed, with States/UTs utilizing ₹45,881 Cr (97% of claimed amount). The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has advised SPVs to complete all ongoing projects under SCM by December 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
**Project Status and Financials:**
* Out of 8,063 projects worth ₹1,64,695 Cr, 7,636 projects (95%) worth ₹1,53,977 Cr have been completed.
* The remaining 427 projects, amounting to ₹10,718 Cr, are ongoing.
* Central Government outlay for the 100 cities under SCM was ₹48,000 Cr.
* Cities have claimed ₹47,459 Cr (99%) of the total Central share allocation.
* States/UTs have utilized ₹45,881 Cr (97%) of the Central share claimed.
* Annexure provides State/UT-wise and City-wise progress of projects, as well as Central Financial Assistance sanctioned, claimed, and utilized.
**SCM Objectives and Timelines:**
* The objective of SCM was area-based development through retrofitting, redevelopment, greenfield development, and pan-city initiatives.
* SCPs were planned locally based on needs in sectors like smart mobility, WASH, smart governance, and smart energy and environment.
* MoHUA issued Advisory No. 27 on June 10, 2025, following the financial closure of SCM on March 31, 2025.
* SPVs have been advised to ensure all ongoing projects are completed by December 2025.
**Challenges in Implementation:**
* Challenges include legal issues, delays in clearances, land acquisition, construction in hilly areas, vendor and resource availability in smaller cities, centralized decision-making, and full capacity utilization of ICCCs.
**Impact Analysis**
**States/Union Territories:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for project implementation, fund utilization, and overcoming implementation challenges.
* *Action Required:* Ensure timely completion of ongoing projects by December 2025, address implementation challenges, and optimize the utilization of funds and resources.
**Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs):**
* *Impact:* Directly responsible for planning, implementing, and managing Smart City projects.
* *Action Required:* Expedite the completion of all ongoing projects under SCM within the stipulated timeframe, not later than December 2025.
**Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):**
* *Impact:* Oversees the progress of the Smart Cities Mission and provides guidance and support to States/UTs and SPVs.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, provide necessary assistance to address implementation challenges, and ensure adherence to the December 2025 deadline.
Key Entities Referenced
Smart Cities Mission SCM : A Government of India initiative to develop 100 cities using area-based development and pan-city initiatives with smart solutions.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs MoHUA : The central government ministry responsible for the Smart Cities Mission.
Lok Sabha : The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding the Smart Cities Mission was raised.
Central Financial Assistance : Funds provided by the Central Government to the cities under the Smart Cities Mission.
StatesUTs : Refers to the States and Union Territories of India, which are responsible for implementing the Smart Cities Mission at the local level.
Andhra Pradesh : A state in India participating in the Smart Cities Mission.
Uttar Pradesh : A state in India participating in the Smart Cities Mission.
December, 2025 : The stipulated timeframe for completion of ongoing projects under SCM.
See Full Document Text
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 261
TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 07, 2025
STATUS OF SCM
NO. 261. SMT. MALA ROY:
SMT. LOVELY ANAND:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to
state:
(a) the present status of the hundred cities identified under the Smart
Cities Mission (SCM) and the number and details of the projects
completed till June 30, 2025, State-wise;
(b) the details of the total funds sanctioned, released and utilised so
far for each of these cities, State-wise;
(c) whether any time-frame has been fixed to develop these cities and
achieve the targets/complete the projects under SCM and if so, the
details thereof, city and State-wise; and
(d) the reasons for delay, if any, along with the time by which each of
these cities is likely to be developed and targets achieved/projects
completed, State-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI MANOHAR LAL)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 261 FOR ANSWER ON 07.08.2025
REGARDING STATUS OF SCM
(a) & (b): As per the information provided by the States/UTs, as on 31st
July, 2025, out of a total 8063 projects amounting to ₹ 1,64,695 Cr
undertaken in the 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities
Mission (SCM), 7,636 projects (95% of total projects) amounting to
₹1,53,977 Cr have been completed and the remaining 427 projects
amounting to ₹ 10,718 Cr are ongoing.
Under the SCM, the Central Government had a total outlay of
₹48,000 Cr for the 100 cities. As on 31st July, 2025, the cities have
been able to claim Central Financial Assistance of ₹47,459 Cr (i.e.
99% of the total Central share allocation). The States/Union
Territories are reported to have utilized ₹45,881 Cr (i.e. 97% of the
total Central share claimed).
State/UT wise and City-wise progress of projects as well as Central
Financial Assistance sanctioned, claimed & utilized is given at
Annexure.
(c) & (d): 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. Smart City Proposals
(SCPs) have been planned at the local level based on the local
needs of the cities, across various sectors viz. smart mobility,
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), smart governance, smart
energy and environment. Each project had a defined period of
completion/ implementation.
Post the financial closure of SCM on 31st March, 2025, Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued Advisory No 27
dated 10th June, 2025 to all States/ UTs. The ongoing projects are
in different stages of implementation. The Special Purpose Vehicles
(SPVs) have been advised to ensure that all ongoing projects under
SCM must be completed under their stipulated time period not later
than December, 2025.As apprised by the States/UTs, the challenges encountered in
implementing smart city projects include, inter-alia, legal issues,
delay in obtaining clearances from different departments, land
acquisition, construction in hilly areas, challenges in vendor and
resource availability in small & medium cities, centralization of
decision making in few cities, utilization of full capacity of
Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs), etc.
*****Annexure
Reply to part (a) and (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 261 for
answer on August 07, 2025 regarding Status of SCM
State/UT-wise/City-wise Progress of Projects as well as Central funds
released & utilized by 100 Smart Cities
Central Utilization Total Completed Ongoing
Assistance of Central
State/ City Project Amount Project Amount Project Amount
Claimed Assistance
(in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr)
(in ₹ Cr) (in ₹ Cr)
Andaman
Nicobar 306.25 244.88 18 511.33 9 72.42 9 438.91
Islands
Port Blair 306.25 244.88 18 511.33 9 72.42 9 438.91
Andhra
1860 1840.49 280 6589.01 236 5700.65 44 888.36
Pradesh
Amaravati 488 488 19 902.94 14 746 5 156.94
Kakinada 490 485 92 1908.09 80 1731.17 12 176.92
Tirupati 392 388.02 104 2082.75 79 1610.65 25 472.1
Visakhapatnam 490 479.47 65 1695.23 63 1612.83 2 82.4
Arunachal
978 858.31 75 1032.11 59 669.52 16 362.59
Pradesh
Itanagar 488 392.6 32 520.61 24 406.85 8 113.76
Pasighat 490 465.71 43 511.5 35 262.67 8 248.83
Assam 490 490 21 754.65 20 745.74 1 8.91
Guwahati 490 490 21 754.65 20 745.74 1 8.91
Bihar 1901.19 1747.48 152 5348.93 138 4628.52 14 720.41
Bhagalpur 490 483.42 27 1504.14 26 1493.72 1 10.42
Biharsharif 433.19 362.02 61 1449.15 55 1169.92 6 279.23
Muzaffarpur 490 418.55 30 965.89 26 747.49 4 218.4
Patna 488 483.49 34 1429.75 31 1217.39 3 212.36
Chandigarh 490 490 97 2694.25 97 2694.25 0 0
Chandigarh 490 490 97 2694.25 97 2694.25 0 0
Chhattisgarh 1370 1295.15 520 4454.2 502 4108.93 18 345.27
Atal Nagar 488 471.66 52 944.03 52 944.03 0 0
Bilaspur 428.75 388.61 126 1765.46 115 1529 11 236.46
Raipur 453.25 434.88 342 1744.71 335 1635.9 7 108.81
Dadra and
392 387.34 29 853.06 11 405.5 18 447.56
Nagar Haveli
Silvassa 392 387.34 29 853.06 11 405.5 18 447.56
Daman and Diu 385.95 385.75 52 1148.09 43 1093.17 9 54.92
Diu 385.95 385.75 52 1148.09 43 1093.17 9 54.92
Delhi 343 316.64 127 996.97 120 873.73 7 123.24
NDMC 343 316.64 127 996.97 120 873.73 7 123.24Central Utilization Total Completed Ongoing
Assistance of Central
State/ City Project Amount Project Amount Project Amount
Claimed Assistance
(in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr)
(in ₹ Cr) (in ₹ Cr)
Goa 490 410.75 51 1051.01 47 1014.28 4 36.73
Panaji 490 410.75 51 1051.01 47 1014.28 4 36.73
11506.8
Gujarat 2866.52 2833.71 359 356 11267.87 3 238.99
6
Ahmedabad 490 490 70 2655.39 69 2626.4 1 28.99
Dahod 416.52 414.38 36 984.46 36 984.46 0 0
Gandhinagar 490 462.51 43 1045.99 41 835.99 2 210
Rajkot 490 487.94 71 2183.73 71 2183.73 0 0
Surat 490 490 87 2693.88 87 2693.88 0 0
Vadodara 490 488.88 52 1943.41 52 1943.41 0 0
Haryana 980 921.5 161 1979.77 137 1542.46 24 437.31
Faridabad 490 490 44 928.96 33 752.73 11 176.23
Karnal 490 431.5 117 1050.81 104 789.73 13 261.08
Himachal
978 954.73 291 1551.66 265 1206.02 26 345.64
Pradesh
Dharamshala 490 477.02 80 655.74 57 365.67 23 290.07
Shimla 488 477.71 211 895.92 208 840.35 3 55.57
Jammu and
941.25 816.27 288 6603.47 273 6302.13 15 301.34
Kashmir
Jammu 489 439.18 127 2969.07 118 2779.28 9 189.79
Srinagar 452.25 377.09 161 3634.4 155 3522.85 6 111.55
Jharkhand 490 490 26 1847.23 26 1847.23 0 0
Ranchi 490 490 26 1847.23 26 1847.23 0 0
13818.7
Karnataka 3428 3315.85 917 895 13436.39 22 382.4
9
Belagavi 490 489.51 217 2779.52 211 2716.46 6 63.06
Bengaluru 488 455.85 57 1054.24 56 1031.24 1 23
Davanagere 490 490 128 1976.27 127 1946.64 1 29.63
Hubballi-
490 443.82 81 1949.61 79 1834.95 2 114.66
Dharwad
Mangaluru 490 456.79 105 2579.47 94 2436 11 143.47
Shivamogga 490 490 112 1381 111 1372.42 1 8.58
Tumakuru 490 489.88 217 2098.68 217 2098.68 0 0
Kerala 978 963.92 177 3003.2 158 2659.38 19 343.82
Kochi 490 490 98 1760.73 88 1599.52 10 161.21
Thiruvananthap
488 473.92 79 1242.47 70 1059.86 9 182.61
uram
Lakshadweep 183.31 44.97 12 288.84 8 11.21 4 277.63
Kavaratti 183.31 44.97 12 288.84 8 11.21 4 277.63
Madhya 15068.7
3430 3420.55 787 770 14520.77 17 547.94
Pradesh 1
Bhopal 490 490 82 2790.6 82 2790.6 0 0
Gwalior 490 490 83 1572 80 1405.66 3 166.34
Indore 490 490 231 3751.32 231 3751.32 0 0
Jabalpur 490 490 130 2196.5 130 2196.5 0 0Central Utilization Total Completed Ongoing
Assistance of Central
State/ City Project Amount Project Amount Project Amount
Claimed Assistance
(in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr)
(in ₹ Cr) (in ₹ Cr)
Sagar 490 489.42 80 1782.22 78 1606.95 2 175.27
Satna 490 481.13 86 1363.22 77 1190.19 9 173.03
Ujjain 490 490 95 1612.85 92 1579.55 3 33.3
16980.2
Maharashtra 3874.06 3811.56 347 328 15424.89 19 1555.38
7
Aurangabad 490 490 47 2835.4 45 2690.4 2 145
Kalyan-
490 467.93 19 1244.58 16 721.13 3 523.45
Dombivali
Nagpur 490 453.25 47 1767.71 38 1507.9 9 259.81
Nashik 444.06 440.38 53 3197.16 51 3012.06 2 185.1
Pimpri-
490 490 25 1303.61 24 1171.61 1 132
Chinchwad
Pune 490 490 55 3333.07 55 3333.07 0 0
Solapur 490 490 49 1586.56 49 1586.56 0 0
Thane 490 490 52 1712.18 50 1402.16 2 310.02
Manipur 398.13 347.63 27 513.02 20 251.57 7 261.45
Imphal 398.13 347.63 27 513.02 20 251.57 7 261.45
Meghalaya 490 432.8 13 517.41 10 453.41 3 64
Shillong 490 432.8 13 517.41 10 453.41 3 64
Mizoram 490 386.62 45 508 32 277.64 13 230.36
Aizawl 490 386.62 45 508 32 277.64 13 230.36
Nagaland 490 472.98 40 689.3 40 689.3 0 0
Kohima 490 472.98 40 689.3 40 689.3 0 0
Odisha 980 980 107 3589.05 104 3426.64 3 162.41
Bhubaneswar 490 490 32 2071.59 31 2056.59 1 15
Rourkela 490 490 75 1517.46 73 1370.05 2 147.41
Puducherry 343 331.51 80 595.22 67 312.03 13 283.19
Puducherry 343 331.51 80 595.22 67 312.03 13 283.19
Punjab 1470 1417.21 204 4485.66 189 4143.31 15 342.35
Amritsar 490 483.04 44 1911.06 41 1799.83 3 111.23
Jalandhar 490 445.15 78 1186.04 74 1023.16 4 162.88
Ludhiana 490 489.02 82 1388.56 74 1320.32 8 68.24
Rajasthan 1960 1946.26 579 8639.95 571 8453.5 8 186.45
Ajmer 490 490 179 2223.58 176 2193.15 3 30.43
Jaipur 490 481.8 170 2545.38 166 2403.83 4 141.55
Kota 490 484.46 87 2153.81 86 2139.34 1 14.47
Udaipur 490 490 143 1717.18 143 1717.18 0 0
Sikkim 978 899.83 55 1660.99 48 1453.22 7 207.77
Gangtok 488 446.51 29 743.75 24 672.14 5 71.61
Namchi 490 453.32 26 917.24 24 781.08 2 136.16
Tamil Nadu 5390 5362.65 729 17951.9 726 17923.77 3 28.13
Chennai 490 490 49 1104.19 48 1096.88 1 7.31
Coimbatore 490 490 72 1454.82 72 1454.82 0 0Central Utilization Total Completed Ongoing
Assistance of Central
State/ City Project Amount Project Amount Project Amount
Claimed Assistance
(in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr) (in No.) (in ₹ Cr)
(in ₹ Cr) (in ₹ Cr)
Erode 490 485.93 55 1304.12 55 1304.12 0 0
Madurai 490 490 16 1899.66 16 1899.66 0 0
Salem 490 490 114 1860.64 114 1860.64 0 0
Thanjavur 490 488.41 103 996.45 102 988.63 1 7.82
Thoothukudi 490 481.5 75 1038.48 75 1038.48 0 0
Tiruchirappalli 490 489 83 1547.68 83 1547.68 0 0
Tirunelveli 490 480.36 81 1817.32 81 1817.32 0 0
Tiruppur 490 489 28 2832.71 28 2832.71 0 0
Vellore 490 488.45 53 2095.83 52 2082.83 1 13
Telangana 805.63 805.63 168 2894.87 116 2365.07 52 529.8
Greater
376.88 376.88 119 1800.38 79 1385.67 40 414.71
Warangal
Karimnagar 428.75 428.75 49 1094.49 37 979.4 12 115.09
Tripura 490 490 77 807.54 77 807.54 0 0
Agartala 490 490 77 807.54 77 807.54 0 0
21155.8
Uttar Pradesh 4900 4875.87 893 883 20831.75 10 324.11
6
Agra 490 490 62 2368.8 62 2368.8 0 0
Aligarh 490 488.22 52 1829.98 49 1670.59 3 159.39
Bareilly 490 485.19 88 1475.7 88 1475.7 0 0
Jhansi 490 490 78 1867.74 78 1867.74 0 0
Kanpur 490 489 91 3060.19 90 3012.36 1 47.83
Lucknow 490 490 103 2126.41 102 2115.41 1 11
Moradabad 490 484.53 41 1503.14 41 1503.14 0 0
Prayagraj 490 489.47 146 2294.83 145 2249.74 1 45.09
Saharanpur 490 479.46 115 1287.2 111 1226.4 4 60.8
Varanasi 490 490 117 3341.87 117 3341.87 0 0
Uttarakhand 490 483.66 33 1143.6 32 939.14 1 204.46
Dehradun 490 483.66 33 1143.6 32 939.14 1 204.46
West Bengal 490 485.69 226 1460.08 223 1424.01 3 36.07
New Town
490 485.69 226 1460.08 223 1424.01 3 36.07
Kolkata
Total 47320 45758 8063 164695 7636 153977 427 10718
Non-Selected
18 18
Smart Cities
Sultanpur Lodhi 120.22 105
Grand Total 47,458 45,881
As per information provided by States / UTs as on July 31, 2025.