Top Smart Cities in India Set to Shine in 2024

Dec 28, 2024 Komal Das

As of 2024, India's Smart Cities Mission has advanced urban development, boosting infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life through technology

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Bhubaneswar, ranked among India’s top smart cities, has implemented smart street lighting, waste management, and traffic systems

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Pune, a leader in smart city development, features digital classrooms, smart street lighting, and intelligent transit systems

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Indore is known for its efficient waste management, heritage conservation, smart classrooms, and improved healthcare, enhancing its livability

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Surat, a business hub in Gujarat, is known for sustainable smart city solutions like smart water management, waste-to-energy facilities, and solar power generation

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Jaipur integrates technology with features like an emergency response system and citywide Wi-Fi, creating a connected urban environment

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Hyderabad combines historical charm with modern advancements, offering affordable living and well-planned infrastructure

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Ahmedabad promotes eco-friendly urban living with smart street lighting and waste management systems

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Kochi focuses on balanced development, with sustainable living initiatives like canal restoration and improved housing

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Lucknow is set to become India’s first AI city and the largest IT hub, while emerging as a key industrial and logistics center

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Lucknow is set to become India’s first AI city and the largest IT hub, while emerging as a key industrial and logistics center

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