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Critically examine the importance of the Smart Cities Programme for solving urban problems in India.

  • UPSC 2021
  • Settlements

Launched 25 June 2015 for 100 cities chosen by a competitive City Challenge, with Rs 48,000 crore of central assistance matched by states, on two tracks: area-based development (retrofit, redevelopment or greenfield extension of one demarcated pocket) and a pan-city ICT solution across the municipal area.

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