The Government of India has announced that a significant majority of projects under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) have been successfully completed, marking a major milestone in the flagship urban development programme.
According to the latest figures presented in Parliament, 7,741 out of a total of 8,064 projects accounting for about 96 per cent of all planned works have been finished across 100 selected cities nationwide. These completed projects amount to a value of approximately ₹1,55,386 crore, reflecting substantial progress in improving urban infrastructure and services. 
As of December 1, 2025, 323 projects worth around ₹9,425 crore remain ongoing and are in various stages of implementation. The mission’s total approved investment across all cities was ₹1,64,811 crore. 
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu informed lawmakers that under the mission’s framework, cities have claimed ₹47,458 crore of Central Financial Assistance nearly 99 per cent of the total central allocation and utilised ₹46,093 crore (about 97 per cent) for project execution. 
The Smart Cities Mission, launched in June 2015 with the goal of transforming urban living by integrating technology, sustainability, and citizen-centric development, follows a mix of area-based development, redevelopment, greenfield projects and pan-city smart solutions. Projects span sectors such as mobility, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), governance, energy, environment, and digital infrastructure. 
Under the initiative, cities have adopted technologies such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance service delivery and urban management. Systems like Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) have been deployed to monitor traffic, safety, and other civic services in real time. 
The mission’s financial phase officially closed on March 31, 2025, with no fresh budgetary outlay under the programme. Authorities have since issued advisories to local implementation bodies and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to ensure the timely completion of the remaining projects and to prepare for the operation and maintenance of assets created. 
Government officials have described the Smart Cities Mission as a transformational effort to build more efficient, resilient and inclusive urban areas though some ongoing works and the focus on sustaining project benefits beyond completion remain on the agenda for local administrations.
