Chandigarh, May 15 -- The Haryana government has extended the term of Karnal and Faridabad Smart Cities projects till March 31, 2027, to ensure timely completion of the ongoing projects and smooth handing over of assets to the departments.

This was stated during the meeting of the State-Level High-Powered Steering Committee (SLHPSC) chaired by Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday to review the progress of Smart City Mission projects in Karnal and Faridabad.

The mission was launched in 2015 by the central government with a view to improve the quality of life in urban centres by providing efficient services, robust infrastructure and sustainable solutions. The smart cities projects in Karnal and Faridabad primarily focus on ...