Audit finds 37% of Kalyan-Dombivli Smart City equipment non-functional

An audit has found that nearly 37 per cent of equipment installed under the ₹120 crore Smart City programme in Kalyan-Dombivli is currently non-functional.

According to the review, affected assets include surveillance systems and other public-safety infrastructure deployed under the project.

The findings have raised concerns regarding maintenance practices, operational oversight and long-term sustainability of smart-city investments.

Officials are reviewing the condition of the equipment and assessing measures required to restore functionality, reported The Times of India.

The Smart City programme involved deployment of technology-driven infrastructure intended to improve urban management and public safety.

Authorities indicated that maintenance and monitoring arrangements are being examined following the audit findings.

Urban experts have increasingly highlighted the importance of long-term maintenance planning after completion of smart-city projects.

The development underscores the challenges cities face in sustaining technology-based infrastructure after installation.