The Smart Cities Mission of India: Development of Policy, Implementation Difficulties, and Critical Assessment
Published On: December 17th 2025 Authored By: Nilisha Chatterjee Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad ABSTRACT: The Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015 by the Indian Government, is an ambitious and resolute initiative to redefine the story of urban governance with the focus on sustainable urban upliftment, the role of technology, and urban competitiveness and livability, […]

