A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday reviewed the progress of Smart City and urban development projects during a study visit to Srinagar.
The visit was part of the Committee’s programme for 2025–26 aimed at assessing the implementation of key urban development initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir.
During the visit, members of the Committee were briefed about projects related to urban infrastructure, housing, sanitation and municipal services. Discussions focused on improving urban governance, strengthening civic facilities and ensuring effective implementation of flagship programmes of the Government of India.
The Committee also carried out field visits to several major public infrastructure sites in the city, including the Jhelum Riverfront, Lal Chowk Public Square and Balidan Stambh, where members reviewed development and beautification works completed under the Smart City project.
Chief Executive Officer of Srinagar Smart City Limited, Faz Lul Haseeb, briefed the Committee about various Smart City initiatives being implemented across Srinagar. He informed the members about projects aimed at improving public spaces, promoting pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, enhancing urban mobility and strengthening civic amenities.
The members of the Committee appreciated the works carried out under the Smart City programme and stressed the need for sustainable, inclusive and citizen-friendly urban development. They also emphasized further improvement of civic infrastructure and public amenities in the city.
The visit gave the Committee firsthand insight into the Smart City initiatives in Srinagar and is expected to help in framing recommendations for strengthening urban development and governance in the region.
