157 Projects Done, ₹3,532 Crore Spent: Why Srinagar Still Struggles With Waterlogging and Traffic

157 Projects Done, ₹3,532 Crore Spent: Why Srinagar Still Struggles With Waterlogging and Traffic

Srinagar Smart City Mission: 98% Projects Complete, But Has the City Become More Livable? By: News Desk | 09 September 2026 Srinagar: On paper, Srinagar has come remarkably close to completing its transformation under the Smart Cities Mission. Out of 161 sanctioned projects, 157 had been completed by March 31, 2026, representing roughly 98 per cent of the portfolio. Completed works are valued at about ₹3,532 crore, against a sanctioned project cost of ₹3,634 crore. The numbers tell a story of substantial implementation. The streets tell another. Across Srinagar, residents…

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Smart City Projects Under Fire: Non-Functional Traffic Signals, Barricaded Roads and Empty Cycle Tracks Frustrate Residents

Smart City Projects Under Fire: Non-Functional Traffic Signals, Barricaded Roads and Empty Cycle Tracks Frustrate Residents

Smart City or Smart Chaos? Residents Question Functionality of Urban “Modernization” Projects By: Javid Amin | 20 May 2026 Smart City or Smart Showpiece? Citizens Raise Questions Over Urban Planning and Ground Reality Glittering traffic signals, redesigned roads, decorative cycle tracks, digital systems, and modern street infrastructure were supposed to transform cities into efficient urban spaces under the Smart City vision. But for many residents, the reality feels very different. Across several upgraded urban corridors, people increasingly complain that “smart infrastructure” appears more cosmetic than functional — filled with non-working…

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