UP government is losing money on all but one smart city project

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Saharanpur Smart City project is the only one making money.

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Saharanpur Smart City project clocked a profit of ₹26 crore for the financial year ending March 2023, according to Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

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Here's the losses made by other smart cities in India's most populous state:

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Prayagraj Smart City

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Varanasi Smart City

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Moradabad Smart City

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Kanpur Smart City

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Lucknow Smart City

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UP government is losing money on all but one smart city project

Saharanpur Smart City project is the only one making money.

Saharanpur Smart City project clocked a profit of ₹26 crore for the financial year ending March 2023, according to Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

Here's the losses made by other smart cities in India's most populous state:

Here's the losses made by other smart cities in India's most populous state:

Aligarh Smart City

Prayagraj Smart City

Varanasi Smart City

Moradabad Smart City

Kanpur Smart City

Lucknow Smart City

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