Inclusion of New Cities under SCM in Tamil Nadu
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked whether the Union Government plans to include new cities in Tamil Nadu under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), and sought details on implementation efficiency and maintenance plans. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian (MP) / Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
What the government said
- SCM closed on 31st March 2025
- 99% of ₹48,000 Cr budget claimed (₹47,458 Cr)
- 98% utilized (₹46,377 Cr)
- 93% of 8,063 projects completed
- 100% completion of ICCCs
- Advisory No. 27 dated 10th June 2025 for post-SCM maintenance
Points worth noting
- SCM closed on 31.03.2025, so no new cities can be included
- Tamil Nadu cities listed with full utilization (e.g., Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai)
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q75 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 23.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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23.07.2026
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