How the Smart Cities Mission represents another nail in the coffin of local democracy in India Implementing projects through Special Purpose Vehicles altered the balance between the levels of government with a centralising vision and control.

#SmartCityMission represents another nail in t coffin of #India's #LocalDemocracy rather than its executioner. SCM has come to an end & t future of SPVs is uncertain

Implementing projects through SPV AlteredBalance between levels of govt with a CentralisingVision & control
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Dr Ravjot Singh Directs Completion of Ongoing Smart City Projects at a Faster Pace - Yes Punjab News Punjab Government under CM Bhagwant Mann speeds up Smart City projects in Ludhiana and Jalandhar, directs officials for timely completion and fund utilization.

Dr Ravjot Singh Directs Completion of Ongoing Smart City Projects at a Faster Pace yespunjab.com?p=78523

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