How the smart cities mission is reshaping Uttar Pradesh's urban landscape

Technology-led infrastructure, improved civic services and planned urban development are shaping the future of cities across Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has 10 cities selected under the Central Smart Cities Mission: Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur and Varanasi.

A FOCUS ON PLANNED AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT The Smart Cities Mission focuses on improving urban infrastructure through a combination of area-based development and technology-driven solutions.

For implementation, the 10 Central Smart Cities in Uttar Pradesh operate through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established under the Companies Act, 2013.

STRENGTHENING THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK The Smart Cities initiative in Uttar Pradesh extends beyond the 10 cities selected under the Central Mission.