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J&K Govt Repurposes Smart City Firms for New Urban Projects
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 08:32 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced that it will continue to repurpose smart city companies for a range of urban development projects across the state.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has confirmed that it will keep repurposing smart city companies for various urban development projects across the state. This decision follows the earlier Smart City Mission, which aimed to modernise urban infrastructure and services.
By engaging these companies, the government hopes to tap into their expertise in technology, infrastructure planning and project execution. The move is intended to accelerate the delivery of essential services such as transportation, sanitation and digital connectivity in key cities and towns.
The policy is part of a broader strategy to improve urban governance and infrastructure while ensuring cost‑effective and timely implementation of projects. Officials say the approach will help the state meet its development targets and enhance the quality of life for residents.
By engaging these companies, the government hopes to tap into their expertise in technology, infrastructure planning and project execution. The move is intended to accelerate the delivery of essential services such as transportation, sanitation and digital connectivity in key cities and towns.
The policy is part of a broader strategy to improve urban governance and infrastructure while ensuring cost‑effective and timely implementation of projects. Officials say the approach will help the state meet its development targets and enhance the quality of life for residents.