The government should launch the second phase of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) with a thrust on Tier-2 cities located between 50 and 100 km from capitals and ‘tourist cities’, a parliamentary committee has suggested. It said that in view of digital infrastructure being created in 100 cities under the mission, there is a need to set up a robust system to protect digital platforms from cyber attacks and ensure that sensitive public and private data is adequately protected and safeguarded. The Narendra Modi government launched its flagship Smart Cities Mission (SCM) on 25 June 2015.