Gujarat Completes 357 Smart City Projects Worth Over Rs 11,000 Crore

Gujarat Government has finished more than 357 smart‑city projects under the national Smart Cities Mission, committing over Rs 11,000 crore to upgrades in transport, energy and governance across six designated urban areas, marking the state’s largest single‑phase rollout.

Smart City Mission seeks to embed Internet‑of‑Things sensors, unified data platforms and citizen‑focused apps, creating a network that monitors traffic flow, air quality and public utilities, positioning Gujarat’s cities as national benchmarks for sustainable urban planning.

Local Authorities report that completed projects include intelligent street lighting that adjusts brightness based on movement, real‑time water quality monitoring at distribution points, and free public Wi‑Fi hubs installed in market areas, all aimed at lowering costs and enhancing daily life for residents.

Economists estimate the Rs 11,000 crore outlay could generate up to 50,000 jobs in construction, engineering and IT services, while raising Gujarat’s profile for private investors seeking to export smart‑city technologies to other Indian states and abroad.