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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Evolution of smart cities in India
Authors
Akshit Changani
Abstract
This paper investigates the evolution of the Smart Cities Mission in
India employing a mixed-methods approach centered on a structured survey of 80
urban residents across Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kochi. Drawing on peer-reviewed
sources and government documents, the study synthesizes insights from policy
analyses, case studies, and technology assessments to chart the Mission’s
trajectory. The introduction contextualizes the initiative within global smart
city frameworks. The literature review reviews twenty core studies (2015–2025),
highlighting shifts from top-down infrastructure retrofits to participatory
governance models and data-driven urban analytics. Methodologically, a
purposive sample of 80 respondents completed a 20-item questionnaire assessing
awareness channels, solution adoption, satisfaction, perceived benefits and
barriers, and future expectations. Descriptive analysis yielded ten tables and
corresponding visualizations. Key findings indicate high awareness via social
media (37.5%) and media outlets (25%), but uneven adoption: while e-governance
portals (62.5%) and CCTV surveillance (75%) enjoy widespread use, advanced
solutions such as smart traffic systems (31.3%) and public Wi-Fi (37.5%) lag.
The conclusion advocates for multi-stakeholder governance platforms and modular
technology deployments to ensure equitable, sustainable urban transformation.
This abstract encapsulates the paper’s policy relevance, empirical rigor, and
comprehensive scope.
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Pages:50-54
How to cite this article:
Akshit Changani "Evolution of smart cities in India". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 50-54
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