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The Economics of Efficiency: Data Architecture and Urban Productivity in India’s Smart Cities India’s rapid urbanization, with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) projecting that nearly 40% of the national population will reside in urban centers by 2030, has systematically shifted the focus of city planning from expansion toward strict operational competitiveness. As validated by NITI Aayog's evaluation confirming the completion of 93% of the Smart Cities Mission’s 8,063 initiatives, technology-enabled development has transitioned into a core infrastructure platform where the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reports that over 7,352 projects worth ₹1,47,366 crore are actively transforming urban productivity. Click below to read the full article! Follow ET Edge Insights to stay updated on urban infrastructure and content leadership! #ETEdgeInsights #SmartCities #UrbanInfrastructure #NITIAayog #SmartCitiesMission #DataArchitecture #EconomicGrowth #FutureCities Ushmi Sanghvi