The Union housing and urban affairs ministry has announced an extension of the Smart Cities Mission deadline until March 2025, allowing completion of ongoing projects. This comes after requests from states facing delays. As of July 3, 2024, 100 cities have completed 90% of projects worth Rs 1,44,237 crore, with remaining projects in advanced stages. The allocated budget of Rs 48,000 crore has seen 97 per cent released by the Union government, with 93 per cent funds utilised.
