Shortcomings of India’s 100 Smart Cities Mission: Lessons from an Ambitious Initiative
Launched with great enthusiasm in 2015, the 100 Smart Cities Mission was envisioned as a transformative project to modernize India’s urban landscape. With a lofty goal to improve the quality of life, infrastructure, and sustainability of cities, the mission has indeed led to significant achievements—but as it reached its deadline on March 31, 2025, it’s […]
PESTEL analysis of Indian cities
A PESTEL analysis is a framework for analyzing the various factors that can affect the performance and operations of a business, organization or even a city. These factors include Political, Economic, Sociocultural, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors. Here’s an overview of how these factors might impact cities in India
Challenges of Indian cities
Despite their rapid growth, many Indian cities struggle to provide residents with basic services such as clean drinking water, reliable electricity, and healthcare. Some cities do not have adequate sanitation facilities and proper waste management, leading to public health problems.
Smart cities in India
India’s Smart Cities Mission, which was launched in 2015, aims to develop 100 smart cities in the country. As part of the mission, a total of 98 cities have been selected for development.
What is a Smart City
Smart cities can automatically process billions of data points from multiple sources. The entire infrastructure is designed in a manner that creates a rewarding experience for citizens.