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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Smart Cities Mission is an urban renewal scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015 to develop 100 cities with core infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and sustainable governance.
- How does the Smart Cities Mission differ from AMRUT?
- Why does the Mission use Special Purpose Vehicles instead of municipal corporations?
- What is an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)?
- When does the Smart Cities Mission conclude?

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