harkhand has clinched the first position in the recent ranking released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, based on the progress of the implementation of the Smart City Mission’s schemes running in different 100 cities of the Country’s 36 states and union territories.

At the same time, Jharkhand’s Capital Ranchi has risen to 12th position in terms of progress of the ongoing mission plans in 100 cities. On the other hand, Delhi is at number 11 in the list of States and Union Territories and Bihar at number 27 and New Delhi is at number 41 and Bihar Capital Patna at 68th position in the list of cities. The Urban and Housing Development Department, Government of Jharkhand informed this through a press note.

The Government of Jharkhand and Chief Minister, Hemant Soren are very serious about the development of Ranchi Smart City. Earlier, Soren and Chief Secretary, Sukhdeo Singh have also expressed satisfaction over the progress of the ongoing development plans in the Smart City during their review meetings and assured the people that the city would develop in line with the aspirations of the people.