Smart Cities Mission: Infrastructure Over Community in India

The Smart Cities Mission aimed to make Indian cities more modern using technology.

But, it is being criticized for focusing too much on building new roads and infrastructure, sometimes taking away from footpaths, parks, and lakes.

Some of these community spaces have been destroyed or made less useful.

There's also concern about damage to the environment, like wetlands.

Many people are questioning whether the emphasis on technology has come at the cost of making cities good places to live, especially regarding pedestrian safety and clean air.