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Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
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Shri Suresh Kumar
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Shri Suresh Prabhu
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Shri Prakash Javadekar
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Detailed explanation-1: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Smart Cities Mission in India on June 25, 2015. The project aims to improve the quality of life for people living in India and drive economic growth. Almost 31% of the population of India lives in cities, and they contribute 63% of GDP, as per the data collected in Census 2011.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Union Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for implementing the mission in collaboration with the state governments of the respective cities. The mission initially included 100 cities, with the deadline for completion of the projects set between 2019 and 2023.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 3-day Smart Cities India 2018 Expo has started in New Delhi on May 23, 2018. The mega event, consisting five expos is being held with a vision to help develop attractive and safe cities that evoke pride, passion and a sense of belonging among citizens.
Detailed explanation-4: -Indore. This city in Madhya Pradesh ranks high as a smart city in India.