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Top 10 smart cities in India in 2024

India's Smart Cities Mission has led to the development of innovative urban areas, with Bhubaneswar, Indore, Pune, and Ahmedabad emerging as top smart cities, enhancing infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life through technology and strategic investments.

saptadeepa-bhattacharjee Edited By: Saptadeepa Bhattacharjee @Saptadeepa25 [Published on: December 29, 2024 22:26 IST]
  • Bhubaneswar ranks as one of India's top smart cities, focusing on social development, urban management, and sustainable growth. Key initiatives include Rs 1,260 crore investment in housing redevelopment, a multi-modal railway hub, smart infrastructure, and improved mobility with cycle highways and public bicycle sharing.
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    Bhubaneswar ranks as one of India's top smart cities, focusing on social development, urban management, and sustainable growth. Key initiatives include Rs 1,260 crore investment in housing redevelopment, a multi-modal railway hub, smart infrastructure, and improved mobility with cycle highways and public bicycle sharing.
  • Pune's rapid growth, fueled by educational institutions and SEZs, positions it as a top smart city with enhanced transportation, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Key initiatives include ₹190 crore investment in road projects, 100 electric buses, smart water management, and a command center for urban monitoring.
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    Pune's rapid growth, fueled by educational institutions and SEZs, positions it as a top smart city with enhanced transportation, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Key initiatives include ₹190 crore investment in road projects, 100 electric buses, smart water management, and a command center for urban monitoring.
  • Indore stands out for its effective waste management, heritage preservation, and sustainable development, with initiatives like smart waste systems, slum housing redevelopment, and solar power installations. Key projects include Rs 615 crore investment in parking, Rs 232 crore for housing, and improvements in water management, transport, and public spaces.
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    Indore stands out for its effective waste management, heritage preservation, and sustainable development, with initiatives like smart waste systems, slum housing redevelopment, and solar power installations. Key projects include Rs 615 crore investment in parking, Rs 232 crore for housing, and improvements in water management, transport, and public spaces.
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  • Surat, known as the 'Diamond City of India,' stands out for its smart city initiatives, including solar power generation, waste-to-energy plants, and smart street lighting. Key projects include Rs 178 crore for water supply improvements, Rs 460 crore for affordable housing, and Rs 220 crore for city-wide connectivity with Wi-Fi and fibre-to-home.
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    Surat, known as the 'Diamond City of India,' stands out for its smart city initiatives, including solar power generation, waste-to-energy plants, and smart street lighting. Key projects include Rs 178 crore for water supply improvements, Rs 460 crore for affordable housing, and Rs 220 crore for city-wide connectivity with Wi-Fi and fibre-to-home.
  • Jaipur, the Pink City, is transforming with smart initiatives like intelligent auto stands, waste-to-energy projects, and heritage site rejuvenation. Key investments include Rs 150 crore for mobility enhancement, Rs 544 crore for sewer line upgrades, and Rs 200 crore for sustainability-focused waste management.
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    Jaipur, the Pink City, is transforming with smart initiatives like intelligent auto stands, waste-to-energy projects, and heritage site rejuvenation. Key investments include Rs 150 crore for mobility enhancement, Rs 544 crore for sewer line upgrades, and Rs 200 crore for sustainability-focused waste management.
  • Hyderabad blends historical heritage with modern advancements, offering smart infrastructure and thriving IT clusters. Key developments include smart traffic systems, improved transportation networks, and integrated command centers for efficient urban management and real estate growth.
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    Hyderabad blends historical heritage with modern advancements, offering smart infrastructure and thriving IT clusters. Key developments include smart traffic systems, improved transportation networks, and integrated command centers for efficient urban management and real estate growth.
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  • Ahmedabad seamlessly blends its rich history with modern development, earning its place among India’s top smart cities through smart initiatives like IoT-based traffic management and e-governance. Key investments include ₹385 crore in utility networks, Rs 451 crore in residential development, and Rs 203 crore for a Command & Control Center.
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    Ahmedabad seamlessly blends its rich history with modern development, earning its place among India’s top smart cities through smart initiatives like IoT-based traffic management and e-governance. Key investments include ₹385 crore in utility networks, Rs 451 crore in residential development, and Rs 203 crore for a Command & Control Center.
  • Kochi combines sustainable growth with industrial development, focusing on smart infrastructure, real estate, and urban mobility. Key initiatives include Rs 1,260 crore for water supply, Rs 845 crore for mobility improvements, and Rs141 crore for slum housing redevelopment.
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    Kochi combines sustainable growth with industrial development, focusing on smart infrastructure, real estate, and urban mobility. Key initiatives include Rs 1,260 crore for water supply, Rs 845 crore for mobility improvements, and Rs141 crore for slum housing redevelopment.
  • Lucknow, blending cultural heritage with modern amenities, is emerging as a top smart city with smart traffic control, Wi-Fi in public areas, and electric bus charging stations. Key projects include Rs 280 crore for water upgrades, Rs 113 crore for riverfront development, and Rs 96 crore for heritage revival.
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    Lucknow, blending cultural heritage with modern amenities, is emerging as a top smart city with smart traffic control, Wi-Fi in public areas, and electric bus charging stations. Key projects include Rs 280 crore for water upgrades, Rs 113 crore for riverfront development, and Rs 96 crore for heritage revival.
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  • Coimbatore blends its industrial legacy with smart city advancements, focusing on sustainable energy, waste management, and improved urban connectivity. Key projects include Rs 120 crore for drainage systems, Rs 192.50 crore for housing, and Rs 45.66 crore for rooftop solar installations.
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    Coimbatore blends its industrial legacy with smart city advancements, focusing on sustainable energy, waste management, and improved urban connectivity. Key projects include Rs 120 crore for drainage systems, Rs 192.50 crore for housing, and Rs 45.66 crore for rooftop solar installations.
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