<img src="https://static.gujaratsamachar.com/content_image/content_image_01632410-f6ee-44c9-9429-e3525e0b6028.jpeg" data-filename="₹10,824 crores spent on six Gujarat cities in smart cities project, more to follow.png" style="width: 100%;"> A total of 352 projects were introduced under the smart city initiative for six cities including Ahmedabad, with ₹10,824 crore spent. Additionally, for 15 other projects, the government plans to spend ₹627.22 crore.The state government has said that they have completed 339 projects out of 354 projects.To develop cities across India, the Government of India launched the Smart City Mission in June 2015. The mission aimed at the development of cities in terms of economy, institutions, and social aspects.A total of 100 cities were selected across India, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Dahod, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar from Gujarat.In these selected cities, the goal was to develop top-notch healthcare systems, governance, transportation, infrastructure, and employment opportunities.Reducing traffic and pollution, curbing accidents, and creating dedicated paths for cyclists were also key objectives of the Smart City project.Under the Smart City initiative, Surat has the highest number of projects 82, followed by Rajkot with 37, and Ahmedabad with 70. Only one project is left in Ahmedabad currently which is valued at approximately ₹2,626 crore.Also read : <a href="https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/gujarat/gujarat-launches-hybrid-family-court-hearings-enabling-online-remote-adjudication" target="_blank">Gujarat launches hybrid family court hearings, enabling online, remote adjudication</a>

A total of 352 projects were introduced under the smart city initiative for six cities including Ahmedabad, with ₹10,824 crore spent. Additionally, for 15 other projects, the government plans to spend ₹627.22 crore.

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