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Smart Cities projects for Karnal and Faridabad extended till March 31, 2027
The Haryana government extended the Karnal and Faridabad Smart Cities projects until March 31, 2027, announced at a SLHPSC meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on May 14, 2026. The meeting also reviewed project progress, handovers, and funding, noting substantial completion and asset transfers to respective departments.
Why It Matters
The extension aims to ensure timely completion and smooth handover of assets, enabling citizens to benefit from upgraded urban infrastructure and services.
Timeline
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Funding provision under Smart Cities Mission
May 14, 2026
Both cities have received a total financial provision of ₹980 crore each, jointly funded by the Union government and the Haryana government in a 50:50 ratio, and the grants allocated have been successfully utilized.
Handover of completed projects to agencies
May 14, 2026
A number of completed projects have been handed over to the concerned departments: Faridabad Smart City Limited handed over 23 completed projects, while Karnal Smart City Limited handed over 83 projects to the respective agencies.
Karnal Smart City project progress
May 14, 2026
Karnal Smart City project has undertaken 122 projects worth ₹930 crore, with 86 projects already completed and several others in advanced stages of execution.
Faridabad Smart City project progress
May 14, 2026
Faridabad Smart City project has undertaken 46 projects worth ₹916.83 crore, of which 32 projects have already been completed.
Extension of Karnal and Faridabad Smart Cities projects until March 31, 2027
May 14, 2026
During the State-Level High-Powered Steering Committee (SLHPSC) meeting chaired by Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi, the term of Karnal and Faridabad Smart Cities projects was extended to March 31, 2027 to ensure timely completion and smooth handing over of assets to the departments, in line with directions from the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs.
Smart Cities Mission launched
2015
The Smart Cities Mission was launched by the central government in 2015 to improve urban quality of life through efficient services, robust infrastructure and sustainable solutions.