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Smart City Push: 279 Projects Completed Across Srinagar, Jammu

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DECEMBER 12, 2025 ISSUE

The Government of India (GoI) on Thursday reported substantial progress under the Smart Cities Mission in Jammu and Srinagar, confirming that a total of 279 projects have been completed across the two cities, while nine more projects worth Rs 239 crore remain under execution.

- Observer News Service

Smart City Push: 279 Projects Completed Across Srinagar, Jammu

According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Jammu currently has four projects underway with a cumulative cost of Rs 128 crore, whereas Srinagar is working on five ongoing projects estimated at Rs 111 crore.

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