CAG Report No. 11 of 2025 — Implementation of Smart City Mission, Government of Karnataka

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for ₹ 683 Crore by KUWSDB. Storm Water Drains work are taken by HDMC for ₹ 14.13
crore. Three Projects for UGD works were taken for ₹ 381 crore in AMRUT scheme,
integrated SWM is taken up by HDMC for ₹ 60.4 crore.
Huballi-
Dharwad
Transport
Mobility and
Accessibility
Transport Terminal Hub with Wi-fi- enabled services, ₹ 316.4 crore dropped in 03rd BM.
MLCP worth ₹ 59.5 crore was dropped in 07th BM. Allocations of Footpath Improvement,
IPT Connectivity, Junction Improvement, Storm Water Drains, NMT Zones and Underground
Ducting of Electricity were merged and Smart Road Packages were taken by the SPV. 15
Projects regarding Smart Road, BUSP, Old City Bus Stand and Smart Parking have been taken
up for ₹ 408.64 Cr. One project of Boom Barrier for ₹ 3.88 crore have been taken up. Smart
Parking Tower is taken on PPP mode for ₹ 50 Crore. 04 Road projects of ₹ 116.98 crore were
taken up by NHAI
69 Huballi-
Dharwad
Transport
Mobility and
Accessibility
To reduce the transit time, increase the
average speed to 45km/hr Partially
achieved
Though the SPV has taken projects for road improvements and junction improvement, which
are benchmarked against another goal of the city. However, in respect of this specific goal,
due to insufficient data, audit could not assess the achievement. Old city bus stand has been
taken under SCM and same is yet to be completed.
70 Huballi-
Dharwad
Education and
Health
To increase the quality of schools and
colleges and ensure BVB university and
SDM institutions, ranks within first 20
educational institutions by 2020 Not Known
Though there was no specific allocation in the SCP for Health and Education, however project
in this sector have been taken up by SPV. Two Projects of ₹ 1.42 crore for Smart Classes and
three Projects of ₹ 26.93 crore for KIMS, Chittagupi hospital and Smart Health have been
taken up which were not aligned to the Goal. No projects were taken for BVB university and
SDM institutions and ranking of the institutions is not known. Repair of Lamington School
was taken up by HDMC for ₹ 3 crore.
71 Huballi-
Dharwad
Park and Public
Space
Develop the public spaces thru citizen
participation Partly
achieved
Six Projects of Park Redevelopment for ₹ 28.08 crore were taken up. Three projects of Lake
Development in Unkal Lake and Tolankere Lake for ₹ 74.41 Cr have been taken up. This
includes MG Park, Tolankere Lake, and Nehru Stadium. seven works were completed. Four
works regarding Swimming Pool, Nehru Stadium and Integrated Sports Complex have been
taken up for ₹ 192.15 crore. Integrated Sport Complex has been just awarded and no progress
has been made. Convergence Project of Khelo India has been taken for ₹ 6.97 crore.
72 Huballi-
Dharwad
Park and Public
Space
Development of cultural zones in the city,
thus enhancing the quality of life. Partly
Achieved
73 Huballi-
Dharwad
Environment
and Ecology
Novel method of greening the city using the
Eco-battalion of the Territorial army. Unachieved No such projects were taken up by the SPV.
74 Mangaluru
Transport
Mobility and
Accessibility
Improve accessibility, connectivity and
efficiency within public transportation and
NMT Partly
Achieved
The SPV has taken up 13 projects for development of smart roads, construction of Bus
terminal, bus shelters, bridges at a cost of ₹358.42 crore from SCM funding. Multi Car Level
Parking is taken on PPP mode for ₹ 94 crore. Integrated Transport Hub (Integrated Bus
Terminal with Retail mall and Recreational Center) is taken on PPP mode for ₹ 200 Crore,
however no bidders have participated in 03 call so far. 22 Road and circle works are taken by
MCC for ₹ 79 Cr. Issues regarding non-achievement of Cycle Track, connector road, are
commented in the audit report.
75 Mangaluru Energy
Upgrade Civic Infrastructure to be
sustainable and efficient
Partly
Achieved
IPDC Proposals of ₹34.3 Cr were dropped in 12th BM, Roof Top Solar- Two Projects of ₹ 20
crore dropped in 12th BM. , Smart Energy Meter for LT - ₹37.5 Crore was dropped in 07th
BM. Conversion of all lights into Solar LED of ₹ 21.79 crore was dropped in 07th BM. Solar
and recreational island of ₹ 86.74 crore was dropped in 12th BM. Installation of Rooftop
Solar on Government Buildings in ABD area -Phase 1 ₹ 7.08 Cr and Conversion of Street
Lights to LED- ₹ 69.35 Cr are tendered on PPP mode, implementation yet to be done.