India's Smart Cities Mission Spent Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore Across 8,067 Projects

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India's Smart Cities Mission has channelled approximately Rs 1.64 lakh crore into urban development across 8,067 projects nationwide. The initiative was designed to modernise city infrastructure, including waste management and technology-driven civic services. Despite the massive financial outlay, questions have emerged about whether on-ground services like garbage collection have tangibly improved for residents. The gap between investment figures and actual service delivery outcomes has drawn scrutiny from observers and analysts. The mission's effectiveness in translating crores of spending into measurable urban improvements remains a subject of ongoing debate.

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