Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to promote sustainable and inclusive cities with core infrastructure and improved quality of life.
2.SAAR (Smart Cities and Academia towards Action & Research) initiative under the SCM aims to provide funding for urban research and development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015, aims to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development by providing core infrastructure, improving the quality of life for citizens, ensuring a clean and sustainable environment, and applying smart solutions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The SAAR (Smart Cities and Academia towards Action & Research) initiative aims to document landmark urban projects under SCM, capture best practices, and facilitate learning between academia and urban practitioners. It focuses on research, documentation, and dissemination of knowledge rather than funding.
Source: The Hindu
