Only 7% of ₹9,860 crore spent under Smart Cities Mission

Out of the ₹9,860 crore released to 60 cities under the Smart Cities Mission, only 7%, or about ₹645 crore have been utilised so far, according to the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry. Of the 40 cities which got ₹196 crore each, Ahmedabad spent the maximum amount of ₹80.15 crore, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands could utilise only ₹54 lakh.