Sat Sharma raises issue in RS
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu informed the Rajya Sabha that under the flagship Smart Cities Mission launched by the Government led by Narendra Modi, Jammu has witnessed significant transformation in urban infrastructure and civic amenities.
He was responding to the question of J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma in the House today. Sat Sharma raised the issue of the progress and outcomes of the Jammu Smart City Mission in the House through an unstarred question.
The Minister stated that Jammu Smart City has received the entire Central financial assistance of Rs 489 crore, which constitutes 100 percent of the total Central share allocated for the city. Out of this amount, Rs 455 crore has already been utilized, reflecting 93 percent utilization of the funds released by the Government of India.
Providing further details, the Government informed that out of the 127 projects sanctioned under the Jammu Smart City Mission, 125 projects-about 98 percent-have already been successfully completed, while the remaining two projects are currently under implementation. This progress reflects the effective execution of development initiatives aimed at modernizing Jammu’s urban infrastructure and enhancing public services.
The Ministry also informed that after the formal closure of the Smart Cities Mission on March 31, 2025, an advisory was issued to ensure timely completion of the remaining projects and submission of utilization certificates for the funds released by the Government of India by March 2026. The advisory further directed the concerned authorities to prepare operation and maintenance plans for the assets created under the mission.
The Government has also outlined a future roadmap under which the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) created for Smart Cities will continue to play a strategic role in addressing emerging urban challenges. Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) established under the mission will function as city operating systems and analytical hubs, supporting improved urban governance and service delivery.
Sat Sharma further reaffirmed his commitment to highlighting the developmental aspirations of Jammu at the national level and ensuring that the benefits of major flagship programmes of the Modi Government reach the people of the region.
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