Imphal, July 12 -- In the heart of the Imphal Valley, a quiet but visible transformation is underway. Once known more for its historical legacy than urban innovation, the city of Imphal is now stepping boldly into the future under the Smart City Mission, launched by the Government of India.

Selected in 2016 under the Fast Track Round of the mission, Imphal Smart City is currently implementing 24 urban development projects, with 17 already completed and the remaining 7 on track for completion by August 2025, according to Th. Harikumar Singh, CEO of Imphal Smart City Ltd.

Backed by a total funding of Rs 550 crore, the mission in Imphal seeks to seamlessly integrate the region's cultural heritage with smart infrastructure and technology-ba...