The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is set to launch the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) programme to enhance India’s leading IT hub. This Rs 59.42 billion initiative includes major infrastructure projects such as flyovers, underpasses, and road-widening efforts aimed at improving connectivity and reducing congestion. Based on a traffic study by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), the scheme will address key bottlenecks with 38 projects across seven packages. Key upgrades include grade separators, road overbridges, and pedestrian-friendly pathways. Additionally, tunnel corridors and advanced stormwater drainage systems will be introduced to improve flood management and ensure long-term urban sustainability.Contact: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)Website: www.ghmc.gov.inTel: 040-23225397PSP Projects Secures Rs 17.64 Bn Contracts in AhmedabadPSP Projects has secured Rs 17.64 billion worth of infrastructure and construction contracts in Ahmedabad, bringing its total order inflow for FY25 to Rs 34.78 billion. Major projects include the Rs 6.47 billion City Side Development of Ahmedabad Airport, Rs 4.11 billion Adani Medicity & Research Center, and multiple residential and institutional developments at Shantigram and Asarva Civil Hospital. The company has also won an Rs 1.20 billion street development project and several smaller contracts. These projects strengthen PSP’s infrastructure portfolio, expanding its execution pipeline for the upcoming fiscal year.Contact: PSP ProjectsEmail: info@pspprojects.com.Website: www.pspprojects.com Tel: +91-079-2693 6200Mangaluru Smart City Implements Projects Worth Rs 25.73 BnThe Mangaluru Smart City has undertaken 105 projects under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), with a total investment of Rs 25.73 billion, the Centre informed Rajya Sabha.Responding to BJP MP Narayana Koragappa, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu stated that, as of March 4, 2025, 93 projects worth Rs 24.25 billion have been completed. So far, Mangaluru Smart City has received Rs 4.53 billion in central financial assistance. The projects aim to enhance urban infrastructure, improve sustainability, and elevate livability standards, reinforcing Mangaluru’s position as a model smart city.Contact: Mangaluru Smart CityEmail: smartcitymangaluru@gmail.comWebsite: www.mangalurusmartcity.net Tel: +91- 0824 298 6321Agartala Smart City Secures Rs 1.16 Bn for Waste ManagementAgartala Smart City has secured a Rs 1.16 billion agreement under CITIIS 2.0 to enhance Integrated Solid Waste Management. At the Asia-Pacific RRR Regional Conference in Jaipur, the initiative aims to transform Agartala into one of India’s cleanest cities. Selected among 18 cities after rigorous evaluation by the EU and India, the project will be implemented over two years. Additionally, a tripartite agreement between Urban Development Directorate, NIUA, and MoHUA has secured a Rs 50 million grant for climate-resilient planning and an Urban Climate Observatory, marking a milestone in Tripura’s urban development.Contact: Agartala Smart CityEmail: agartalasmartcityltd@gmail.com.Website: www.agartalasmartcity.tripura.gov.inTel: 0381-241-4000CERT-In Report Warns of Major Cybersecurity Threats in Indian Smart CitiesA CERT-In report on 20 Indian smart cities has exposed major cybersecurity risks, including malware infections, botnet attacks, and weak network security. The study found trojans and botnets as key threats, with remote access vulnerabilities being the most common issue. Western, central, and northern cities faced trojans like Avalanche-Andromeda, while southern cities saw botnet infections. Misconfigured Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings also posed risks. CERT-In recommends network segmentation, stronger IoT security, real-time monitoring, and compliance with national guidelines to mitigate cyber threats in India's expanding smart city infrastructure.Contact: CERT-InWebsite: www.cert-in.org.in Tel: +91-11-22902657