MoHUA Launches Rs 8,000 Crore Scheme for 8 New Smart Cities
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| MoHUA's Smart Cities Scheme | - MoHUA launches Rs 8,000 crore scheme for 8 new smart cities under the Smart Cities Mission.- 23 states submitted 28 proposals for the new cities.- Scheme is for one city per state.- Focus on urban infrastructure and sustainability.- The existing Smart Cities Mission has funded 100 cities with 91% completion. |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Budget Allocation | Rs 8,000 crore |
| Total Proposals | 23 states submitted 28 proposals |
| Cities Funded | 100 cities funded under the existing mission |
| Completion Status | 91% of projects completed under the existing mission |