Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Monday approved a comprehensive ₹3,200 crore Smart City Phase 2 plan for the state capital that will transform 12 urban zones over the next four years, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced at a press conference at the Rajasthan Secretariat.
The plan, developed in consultation with urban planning experts from IIT Delhi and Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities, covers areas including Malviya Nagar, Mansarovar, Vaishali Nagar, Civil Lines, and the old walled city of Jaipur — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Key Projects
The most ambitious component of the plan is an Integrated Traffic Management System that will use AI-powered cameras and sensors across 400 intersections to dynamically manage traffic flow and reduce average commute times by an estimated 35 percent. The system will also integrate with a new emergency response network that can reroute ambulances and fire engines in real time.
Another major project is the underground cabling of 280 kilometres of overhead power and communication lines in the walled city, which will dramatically improve the aesthetics of one of India's most visited tourist destinations while reducing power outages. The project is expected to take two years and will be carried out without disrupting traffic using trenchless technology.
The plan also includes the development of 45 new parks and green corridors covering over 180 acres, with a focus on restoring the natural drainage channels that historically ran through the city.
Chief Minister Sharma said the project would be funded through a combination of central government Smart Cities Mission grants, state government funds, and private investment through public-private partnerships.