2021 CAG report criticizes Patna's Smart Cities Mission for poor financial management and planning, leading to project delays or incompletions.

CAG report criticizes Patna's Smart Cities Mission for poor financial management and planning, leading to delays or incomplete project execution. Patna Smart City Limited and Urban Development & Housing Department are responsible for initial planning issues. Unfeasible projects, diverted funds, and incorrect utilisation certificates contribute to delays. 29 out of 44 approved projects were dropped, and four ongoing projects lag behind schedules.

July 25, 2024
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