India’s Smart Cities Mission is entering the final stretch with 93% of 8,000+ projects completed across 100 cities and ₹1.5 lakh crore deployed. A state-wise performance ranking places Tamil Nadu at the top with 12 smart cities, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra with 10 each, driven by high fund utilisation and mobility-tech upgrades. India's Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015, nears its March 2025 completion with 93% of 8,000+ projects done across 100 cities, utilizing ₹1.5 lakh crore. Boosting urban GDP to 63% (despite 31% population). Read along to know more about the complete state-wise ranking followed by top achievers analysis.
State-Wise Smart Cities Ranking (2025)
| Rank | State/UT | No. of Smart Cities | Key Highlights |
| 1 | Tamil Nadu | 12 | Madurai/Coimbatore: 100% complete, ₹3,000Cr state funds |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 10 | Agra/Varanasi/Lucknow: 100% fund utilization |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 10 | Pune/Mumbai: PPP-driven e-governance |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh | 7 | Indore: 80% waste recycling leader |
| 5 | Gujarat | 6 | Surat: 100% first, 25% traffic cut |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 6 | Udaipur: 15% tourism boost |
| 7 | Karnataka | 6 | Tumakuru: E-governance pioneer |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 3 | Visakhapatnam: 3,613 MWh solar |
| 9 | Kerala | 3 | Kochi: 95% complete, greenfield |
| 10 | Bihar | 3 | Patna: ₹500Cr flood savings |
- Tamil Nadu - 12 Smart Cities: Southern Urban Powerhouse
Tamil Nadu leads the tally with 12 cities, including Madurai and Coimbatore, which completed the projects well in advance with over ₹3,000 crore of state funding. Focus: Smart mobility and waste management, easing congestion by 20%.
- Uttar Pradesh (10 Smart Cities) - Northern Giant
With 10 cities, including Agra and Varanasi, UP utilised 100% of its ₹4,900 crore allocation. Lucknow's integrated command centres epitomize flood-resilient technology, saving ₹500 crore worth of damages every year.
- Maharashtra (10 Smart Cities) - Economic Hub Leader
Matching UP with 10 cities, Maharashtra leverages Mumbai-Pune synergy for PPPs. Pune's e-governance cut service times from days to hours and attracted tech investments.
- Madhya Pradesh (7 Smart Cities) – Central Steady Performer
Emphasizing on industrial corridors, 7 cities; Indore leads on waste recycling with an 80% rate, aligning with mining economies for sustainable growth.
- Gujarat (6 Smart Cities) - PPP Pioneer
Surat reached 100% completion first through ₹5,000 crore PPPs, reducing traffic by 25% using AI sensors. Ahmedabad increased cargo by 20% through intelligent ports.
- Rajasthan (6 Smart Cities) - Tourism Tech Innovator
Udaipur and Kota used tourism tech, increasing visitors by 15%. Focus on heritage preservation via sensors.
- Karnataka (6 Smart Cities) - Tech Outskirts Focus
E-governance was implemented in Tumakuru near Bengaluru; overall, 95% completion despite monsoons.
- Andhra Pradesh – Mid-Tier Transformer
Solar plants in Visakhapatnam generate 3,613 MWh/year, reduce emission by 3,000 tonnes.
- Kerala – Mid-Tier Transformer
Kochi at 95%, greenfield expansions.
- Bihar (3 Each) – Mid-Tier Transformer
Bhagalpur/Patna flood tech saved ₹500 cr.
Beyond Top 10: Emerging and Lagging Regions
- 2 Cities Each: Haryana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.
- 1 City Each: Jharkhand, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi, Puducherry, Goa, DNHDD, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Tripura.
- Zero Cities: Ladakh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep – Because of low urban density (< 10%).
Key Achievements and Challenges Across Mission
- Wins: 1,740 km cycle tracks (15% emission cuts), 100 command centers, 1.7M jobs, 8% GDP spike in leaders like UP.
- Hurdles: Northeast funding gaps (₹200M vs. ₹1,000 crore central), CEO turnover (2.5-year avg.), no master plans (65%), COVID delays (30%). Only 18 cities at 100%.
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Kirti Sharma
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