Smart Cities and Inclusion — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, focus on factual accuracy and key details related to the Smart Cities Mission and its inclusive aspects. Memorize the launch year (2015), the number of cities (100), and the core components (ABD, Pan-city solutions, SPV model).

Understand the objectives of related schemes like PMAY-U and AMRUT and their linkages to SCM. Pay close attention to constitutional provisions: Article 21's interpretation regarding the Right to Housing and Livelihood, and the key features of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, especially Article 243W and the Twelfth Schedule.

Be aware of the definitions of key terms like 'digital divide,' 'participatory governance,' and 'in-situ slum rehabilitation.' Questions often test the differences between various urban missions or the specific features of SCM.

Practice MCQs that require identifying correct statements about the mission's objectives, implementation mechanisms, and its focus on inclusion. Also, be prepared for questions on specific initiatives or technologies used in smart cities that promote accessibility or address social challenges.