• Dr Komal Sharma
• parul sharma

Abstract Rapid urbanization has created significant challenges for cities, including increasing population pressure, traffic conge, inadequate infrastructure, environmental degradation, waste generation, water scarcity and rising energy demand. The concept of smart cities has emerged as an important approach to address these challenges through the integration of technology, sustainable infrastructure, efficient governance and citizen participation. A smart city is not simply a technologically advanced city; rather, it aims to provide an improved quality of life through efficient, inclusive, resilient and environmentally responsible urban development. In India, the Smart Cities Mission was launched in June 2015 with the objective of improving the quality of life of citizens through better infrastructure, efficient services and smart solutions. The programmed selected 100 cities and adopted approaches including Area-Based Development and Pan-City Projects. Sustainable infrastructure—including renewable energy, efficient water management, sustainable transportation, waste management, green buildings and digital infrastructure—plays an important role in achieving long-term urban sustainability. This research paper examines the relationship between smart cities, sustainable infrastructure and urban development, with particular emphasis on the Indian context. It discusses major components, benefits, challenges and possible strategies for developing inclusive and environmentally sustainable cities. The study is based on secondary information obtained from government reports, UN-Habitat publications and academic literature. The findings suggest that technology can support urban development, but genuine smartness requires integration of environmental sustainability, social inclusion, economic development, effective governance and citizen participation. Keywords: Smart Cities, Sustainable Infrastructure, Urban Development, Smart Technology, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, Smart Cities Mission, India.

"A STUDY OF SMART CITIES, SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 10, page no.b64-b69, October-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2610108.pdf

"A STUDY OF SMART CITIES, SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 10, page no. ppb64-b69, October-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2610108.pdf