Agartala, March 20, 2026: Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha on Thursday informed the Assembly that all 65 projects undertaken under the Agartala Smart City Mission have been completed within the stipulated deadline of June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the city’s urban transformation.

Work under the Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL) began on November 18, 2016, and encompassed a total of 65 projects, all of which have now been successfully executed. “The Smart City Mission component has been completed as per schedule, while additional Smart Road projects funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are currently in progress,” the Chief Minister, who is also looking after Urban Development portfolio stated.

Highlighting the financial aspects, he said that the State Government received Rs465 crore from the Centre for the mission, and the entire amount has been utilised. As per official financial records, the total expenditure stands at Rs541.04 crore, which includes Rs 465 crore from the Central share, ₹51.04 crore from the State share, and Rs 25 crore towards Administrative and Other Expenses (A&OE).

The financial details table of ASCL indicates that utilisation certificates amounting to Rs 541.01 crore have been submitted to the Government of India, reflecting near-complete fund utilisation.

Providing ward-wise insights, the Chief Minister noted that Ward No. 20 witnessed the highest volume of work under the mission. In contrast, Wards 43, 26, 27, 42, 51, 41, 44, 45, and 7 recorded the least work as they were not part of the original Smart City proposal.

He also updated the House on ongoing infrastructure development, stating that construction of the Panchabati–Battala road via Durga Chowmuhani commenced on July 15, 2022, at an estimated cost of ₹75.95 crore, with completion targeted for June 2026.

On urban waste management, the Chief Minister elaborated that 55–60% of the city’s waste is compostable and yields 15–17% compost after processing, which is either used by municipalities, sold to residents, or distributed to farmers. Around 30–35% of waste is dry and is processed for recycling through segregation and baling before being sold to recyclers. The remaining 10–15% inert waste is utilised for filling low-lying areas.

“The integrated approach towards infrastructure and waste management is helping Agartala evolve into a more sustainable and efficient urban centre,” he added.