IMD Smart City Index 2024 | Released in April 2024, evaluates 142 cities globally. |
Top Regions | European and Asian cities show significant progress. |
Declining Regions | North American cities experience a decline in rankings. |
Indian Cities Rankings | Delhi (106), Mumbai (107), Bengaluru (109), Hyderabad (111). No Indian city in the top 100. |
National Smart Cities Mission | Launched on June 25, 2015, aims to develop 100 citizen-friendly and sustainable smart cities. |
Top 10 Indian Smart Cities | Surat, Agra, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Bhopal, Tumakuru, Udaipur, Madurai, Kota, Shivamogga. |
Bottom 10 Indian Smart Cities | Kavaratti, Puducherry, Port Blair, Imphal, Shillong, Diu, Guwahati, Aizawl, Gangtok, Pasighat. |
World's Top 10 Smart Cities | Zurich, Oslo, Canberra, Geneva, Singapore, Copenhagen, Lausanne, London, Helsinki, Abu Dhabi. |
Challenges | Uneven implementation, funding constraints, lack of public awareness. |