Government announces Smart Cities list; Uttar Pradesh bags maximum nominations
13 cities from Uttar Pradesh, 12 from Tamil Nadu, 10 from Maharashtra, 7 from Madhya Pradesh, 3 each from Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are included in smart cities.
Aug 27, 2015, 11:08 AM IST
Centre to unveil 99 Smart Cities list on Thursday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the criteria and guidelines for 100 Smart Cities to be selected through city challenge competition in June 25.
Aug 26, 2015, 22:01 PM IST
List of 100 smart cities to be out by Sept 1, says Minister
The Government is set to announce by September 1 the names of urban centres that would figure in the list of 100 smart cities, a flagship scheme of the Narendra Modi administration.
Aug 22, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
Essel, CII ink pact for technical consortium for Smart Cities
The India Technical Consortium would be set up under the CII National Mission on Smart Cities, the company said in a statement.
Aug 13, 2015, 19:19 PM IST
8% growth possible if GST and smart cities are executed: FM Jaitley
Jaitley said that agriculture sector will need huge amount of funding in the coming days and productivity of oil seeds this year may be higher.
Jul 12, 2015, 11:13 AM IST
State-level panels and city forums to realise smart cities
The city level forum, that will include NGOs, Chamber of Commerce, women groups, tax payers association will play an important role in the development aspects of these cities.
Jul 06, 2015, 10:16 AM IST
Criterial for selection of 'Smart Cities' announced
Given the challenges involved in developing the proposed 100 smart cities, only the capable cities will be chosen under the programme through a two-stage competition.
Jun 25, 2015, 22:08 PM IST
PM Modi to launch three ambitious schemes to develop cities, towns
Modi will unveil the criteria and guidelines for the smart cities and other schemes.
Jun 24, 2015, 13:51 PM IST
Most smart cities to come up in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh will get to nominate maximum number of cities to be developed as 'Smart Cities', followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Jun 23, 2015, 15:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi seeks ideas for smart cities project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited suggestions and innovative ideas to implement his ambitious smart cities project.
Jun 19, 2015, 23:26 PM IST
Draft plans for smart cities, urban renewal on the anvil
The government has proposed to spend around Rs 1 lakh crore on the two schemes over the next five years.
Jun 06, 2015, 14:47 PM IST
100 smart cities project will be launched any day: Naidu
Contours have been worked out for the 100 smart cities project and the flagship programme will be launched any day, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said Sunday.
May 24, 2015, 23:44 PM IST
Sweden keen to build smart cities in India via PPP mode
Sweden is keen on partnering with Indian companies to build 'smart cities' through the public private partnership (PPP) mode in states like Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra, a senior Swedish official said.
May 17, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Russia's Tomsk region seeks investments from India
Seeking investments into the Tomsk region, a business delegation from Russia Tuesday expressed interest to participate in the development of smart cities in India.
May 05, 2015, 19:25 PM IST
India for deeper engagement of ADB for smart cities, railways
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday sought "deeper engagement" of the ADB for development of smart cities, industrial corridors and railways as part of flagship initiatives like 'Make In India' and 'Skill India'.
May 04, 2015, 18:57 PM IST
Smart cities to attract over Rs 2-lakh cr investments: Venkaiah Naidu
The Union Cabinet yesterday approved the government's flagship 100 smart cities project and the new urban renewal mission with a total outlay of about Rs 1 lakh crore.
Apr 30, 2015, 16:01 PM IST
Cabinet gives nod to NDA government's flagship 100 smart cities project
Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to NDA government's flagship 100 smart cities project and the new urban renewal mission with a total outlay of about Rs one lakh crore.
Apr 29, 2015, 15:25 PM IST
Union Cabinet gives nod to 100 Smart City projects
The Smart City project was announced in July 2014 in the current government's first Union Budget last year.
Apr 29, 2015, 11:14 AM IST
Resolve land acquisition, FDI issues to set up smart cities: US
The US Tuesday asked India to resolve land acquisition problems and address issues concerning foreign direct investment for attracting funds for smart city projects.
Apr 28, 2015, 18:25 PM IST
Smart Cities Council to launch guide for urban planners
Smart Cities Council India, which has been formed to promote development of smart cities, will launch a guide to help urban planners understand the framework of smart city and take steps to improve city's infrastructure.
Apr 28, 2015, 18:20 PM IST
