This document provides an overview of smart cities in India and Coimbatore's participation in the Smart Cities Mission. It defines urban development in India, outlines past urban development programs like JNNURM and AMRUT, and describes the goals and components of a smart city. It then details India's Smart Cities Mission, including the selection process for cities and financing mechanisms. The document concludes by outlining Coimbatore's selected projects worth over Rs. 1000 crores to improve infrastructure like roads, housing, energy access and lake development, as well as deploy smart solutions for lighting, surveillance and more.