AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF INDIA'S SMART CITIES INITIATIVE: PROSPECTS AND DIFFICULTIES

Abstract

The Indian government, along with all state governments, has an ambitious plan called the Smart City Mission (SCM). An urban area that uses many electronic Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to collect data and use it to support services and resources required for effective municipal operations is referred to as a "smart city". The policy might address one issue facing the city, but it might not address all the issues that a city faces. This research will concentrate on the most important and pertinent publications, papers, and articles about the Indian Smart Cities Mission. The theoretical notion of smart cities, the "Indian smart cities mission," and its conceptual framework will also be covered. Ultimately, the research’s conclusions will clarify the goal statement, the stages involved in implementation, and the numerous opportunities and challenges that India's efforts to develop smart cities face. The obstacles and potential in the Indian Smart City Mission will also be highlighted in this paper.