KOCHI: The Smart Cities Mission is one of the signature initiatives of the NDA Government, aiming to provide the urban citizens world class amenities and services. The Union Budget has earmarked Rs 4,000 crore for the development of 100 smart cities. But it is considered a shoe string allocation.
In addition to the already selected 60 cities, including Kochi, the Urban Development Ministry is planning to enlist another 40 cities in the 2017-18 fiscal.