Review of Smart City Projects in Relation to Jalandhar Master Plan 2031

By : Gursharan Kaur , Ritu Raj Kaur , Riya Sen

Page No: 344-365

Abstract
This paper critically examines the alignment between the Smart City Mission (SCM) initiatives and the statutory provisions outlined in the Jalandhar Master Plan 2031. The Master Plan primarily focuses on land use, spatial growth, and infrastructure development, reflecting traditional urban planning approaches. However, it lacks emphasis on digital governance and smart urban solutions, as the Smart City Mission had not yet been conceptualised at the time of its preparation. The study explores how the Smart City Project has addressed this gap by introducing smart governance tools, integrated infrastructure, and data-driven service delivery mechanisms aligned with contemporary urban demands. A detailed review of Smart City projects in Jalandhar is provided, including area-based and pan city development initiatives, along with a thematic analysis across key urban sectors such as economic development, recreational spaces, transport, environmental management, and ICT-based governance. The paper also includes funding and investment patterns of the SCM. Through comparative analysis, the paper offers insights into how strategic planning documents and centrallysponsored missions can work in synergy to support inclusive, sustainable, and smart urban development in Indian cities.

Authors
Dr. Gursharan Kaur, Assistant Professor, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Riya Sen, Deputy Planner (Urban), Department of Urban and Regional Development, Lea Associate South Asia Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata.
Dr. Ritu Raj Kaur, Assistant Professor, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NL.2025.57.03.6