Build 100 new cities with the latest technology and infrastructure
“We will initiate building 100 new cities; enabled with the latest in technology and infrastructure - adhering to concepts like sustainability, walk to work etc, and focused on specialized domains.”
The verdict
The manifesto says '100 new cities'. The Smart Cities Mission (launched 25 June 2015) upgrades 100 existing cities rather than building new ones; only about 21% of funds had been spent by 2019 and the mission was extended to 2023 and then 2025.
Rule applied: Partially kept: under 25% of the target met → 3
“100 smart cities: still loading, about 100 percent upgraded in the brochure.”
Evidence timeline
- Other25 Jun 2015· WikipediasupportsSmart Cities Mission ↗
“The mission upgrades existing urban areas rather than building entirely new cities. 25 June 2015 launch; initial deadline 2019, later extended to 2023 and 31 March 2025.”
- Other1 Jan 2019· WikipediacontradictsSmart Cities Mission ↗
“As of 2019, only 21% of the allocated funds had been spent.”
More urban promises from this manifesto
Treat urbanisation as an opportunity, with major steps on urban transport and housing
Gol gol baatein detected. Measure karne ke liye kuch nahi mila.
Promise ID bjp-ls-2014-005 · drafted 4 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON