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Panaji's Smart City Dream Turns Sour: Bills Pile Up, Promises Unfulfilled
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM
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Panaji's Smart City Mission has faced criticism for accumulating high bills while delivering few tangible benefits to residents. The project has fallen short of its promises, leaving many questioning its effectiveness.
The Smart City Mission, launched with the aim of modernizing Panaji, has come under fire for its financial mismanagement and lack of progress. Critics argue that the project has incurred substantial debts while failing to deliver on key promises such as improved infrastructure and public services. Residents express frustration over the unfulfilled expectations and the mounting financial burden on the city.