Launched 2015 to improve ease of living of citizens and create cities that are ahead in decision making and problem solving Defined as an urban reg that is highly advanced in terms of overall infra ,sustainable real estate, communications and market viability Features Area based development City improvement retrofitting City renewal redevelopment City extension green field Pan city initiative Implementation at city level by special purpose vehicle SPV Operated as Centrally sponsored scheme and govt provide 48000 cr for 5 yrs Smart City Centre-Integrated command and control centre IC4 in every city function as city's nervous system where digital tech integrates with social, physical, environmental aspects to enable Centralised monitoring and decision making - internet of things Focus: On sustainable and inclusive development Strategy : Pan-city initiative in which at least one Smart Solution is applied city-wi...