(a) whether the Government has plans to develop smart cities and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether any fund has been allocated/planned to be allocated for the purpose;
(c) if so, the details thereof and cities identified so far; and
(d) the time by which such cities are likely to be developed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAY ANT SINHA)
(a), (c) & (d): The Concept Paper on developing 100 Smart Cities is presently at draft stage, which is available on the Ministry of Urban Development`s website (wwwindiansmartcities.m). Consultations with State Governments are being held by Ministry of Urban Development. The Guidelines for selection of cities shall be finalized after approval of the scheme.
(b): A combined allocation of ? 2.00 crore for New Mission, including development of Smart Cities, along with an allocation of ? 6273.77 crore for Mission for development of 100 Smart Cities and JnNURM has been made by the Government in the current financial year.