Karnal's Smart City Dream: A Decade-Long Journey?

Karnal’s Smart City Dream: A Decade-Long Journey?

Karnal, selected for the Smart Cities Mission on June 23, 2017, faces a prolonged timeline for project completion. The initial deadline has been pushed back to March 31, 2027.

While approximately 90 out of 120 projects are nearing completion, the ambitious plan to modernise urban infrastructure and implement smart solutions has encountered significant challenges.

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the project’s progress, causing delays and disruptions. Inter-departmental coordination issues further hampered the implementation.

This extended timeline raises questions about the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the Smart Cities Mission in Karnal. The impact on residents and the city’s overall development needs careful scrutiny. The experience highlights the crucial need for robust planning and efficient execution in such large-scale urban development projects across the nation.

Karanveer Sharma

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