The twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar are driving urban development with projects worth ₹6,603.39 crore under the Smart Cities Mission. These initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and provide modernized citizen services. Jammu Smart City has launched 127 projects with an estimated cost of ₹2,969.07 crore. Out of these, 117 projects, valued at ₹2,773.31 crore, have been completed. Meanwhile, 10 projects, costing ₹195.76 crore, are still underway. Srinagar Smart City has undertaken 164 projects with a total allocation of ₹3,634.32 crore. To date, 144 projects worth ₹3,311.79 crore have been finalised, leaving 20 projects, valued at ₹322.53 crore, in progress.

Mission objectives: Enhancing urban living standards

The primary goal of the Smart Cities Mission is to improve urban infrastructure and deliver enhanced citizen services. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s urban development strategy, empowering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and state authorities to lead planning efforts.