IPSCDL secures future with CITIIS 2.0 funding

Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) will continue operations through the CITIIS 2.0 program after the Smart City Mission funding ends on March 31. This program will support salaries and administrative costs for its 19 staff members. CITIIS 2.0, backed by the central government and the European Union, will run until 2028. It focuses on projects promoting a circular economy and integrated waste management. IPSCDL currently employs 23 staff, including housekeeping. While many smart city initiatives face uncertainty, IPSCDL is set to execute CITIIS 2.0. Most other cities have not qualified for this program, and there is no clear policy from the central or state governments regarding the future of Smart City projects.