Context
The Centre has decided to extend the Smart Cities Mission deadline by one year, from June 2023 to June 2024.
About Smart Cities Mission
- The flagship mission was launched on June 25, 2015
- It involves the development of 100 cities into smart cities.
- The project aims to improve the quality of life for people living in India and drive economic growth.
- Implementation of the Scheme
- The Union Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for implementing the mission.
- Also, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in each state is created, headed by the CEO; they look after the implementation of the mission.
Mapping the urban population
- Almost 31% of the population of India lives in cities, and they contribute 63% of GDP, as per the data collected in Census 2011.
- It is believed that by 2030 around 40% of India's will be living in cities and contribute 75% to the GDP.
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