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Rajaji Nagar housing project nears occupancy, awaits final utility

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first phase of the Rajaji Nagar rehabilitation housing project is nearing completion, with a new apartment block ready for occupancy pending only a water supply connection from KWA. The power connection from KSEB has already been established, allowing the city corporation to commence the allotment process. Officials anticipate that the first group of families will move into the new flats by the second week of August. Implemented by Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) under the Smart Cities Mission, this project represents a significant advancement in the redevelopment of Rajaji Nagar, one of the oldest and most densely populated…

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Indian Cities Require $2.4 Trillion by 2050: Report

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative AI image NEW DELHI: A report by FICCI and EY estimates that Indian cities will need approximately $2.4 trillion by 2050 to achieve climate resilience and low-carbon status. So far, only 20 municipal corporations have tapped into the capital markets, collectively raising around $476 million. While urban areas account for over 60% of India’s GDP from about one-third of the population, municipal corporations generate revenues equivalent to merely 0.6% of the GDP, according to the report. India’s urban infrastructure needs are projected at about $840 billion over the next 15…

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Survey urges holistic rethink of development control rules

NEW DELHI: India’s urban areas are at a pivotal point, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2025-26, which emphasizes that the nation’s urban narrative currently reflects an “unfinished promise.” To fully harness the capabilities of these “engines of growth,” the report advocates for a comprehensive reassessment of development control regulations (DCR) and a strategic overhaul in urban financing and governance. Central to this shift is the imperative to recognize cities as “critical economic infrastructure” rather than just living spaces. The survey points out a notable “governance deficit,” suggesting that while major global cities operate with autonomy, Indian cities often prioritize…

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Urban India’s Data Revolution

India is undergoing one of the most significant urban transformations globally. With almost half its population projected to reside in cities by 2050 (according to UN data), the pressing question is not whether India can establish smarter cities, but rather how swiftly and effectively it can scale them. The Smart Cities Mission, initiated in 2015, has established a foundation by re-envisioning 100 cities with technology-integrated governance, improved infrastructure, and citizen-focused designs. A decade later, the vision is coming into clearer focus. Out of the 8,067 projects approved under the Mission, 94%, amounting to ₹1.64 lakh crore, are now complete. Each…

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Trichy Civic Body Faces ₹121 Crore Deficit from Vacant Spaces

TRICHY: The Trichy City Corporation is facing a significant funding crisis, raising alarms among councillors about the timely implementation of developmental initiatives as the assembly elections approach. Several commercial complexes established under the Smart Cities Mission are either vacant or incomplete, leading to considerable revenue losses for the corporation. There are at least 58 shops in three Corporation-owned complexes that have remained empty for three years, with the potential to generate over 2 crore in annual rental income if fully occupied. For the financial year 2025-26, the corporation anticipates revenues of 579 crore against expenditures of 700 crore, resulting in…