In May 2023, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended the deadline of its Smart Cities Mission to ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. June 2024.
In May 2023, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission from June 2023 to June 2024. This extension was granted to enable the 100 selected cities to complete their ongoing development projects under the mission. Launched in 2015, the Smart Cities Mission aims to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development through innovative solutions. The extension allows more time to finish infrastructure work and document lessons learned, ensuring the mission's goals are fully achieved. By April 2023, around 72% of projects were completed, reflecting steady progress toward transforming Indian cities.