National Urban Digital Mission, Launch Date, Objectives

The National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in February 2021 with the goal of delivering the municipal services to citizens across towns and cities in India. It aims to leverage digital infrastructure to facilitate better delivery of municipal services, promoting maximum governance with minimum government, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

National Urban Digital Mission Objectives

1. National Urban Digital Mission creates an institutional approach where citizens are at the center of urban governance, improving services through digital solutions.
2. National Urban Digital Mission will create a shared digital infrastructure for cities and towns, uniting various digital initiatives across the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
3. The National Urban Digital Mission intends to enhance the capacity of all Urban Local Bodies, from the largest to the smallest, to serve citizens and build partnerships for addressing local challenges.

National Urban Digital Mission Significance

1. National Urban Digital Mission provides support for existing digital initiatives from MoHUA to offer diverse support to cities and towns, addressing local needs and challenges.
2. NUDM follows the National Urban Innovation Stack (NUIS), ensuring technology design principles are followed for urban governance. This includes setting standards, specifications, and certifications for people, processes, and platforms.
3. NUDM aims to strengthen the urban ecosystem by unlocking the power of urban data, enabling cities to tackle complex problems quickly and effectively.

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National Urban Digital Mission Initiatives

• India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX): Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), IUDX secure sharing of urban data across cities and local bodies.

• SmartCode Platform: A platform designed to provide open-source code for urban governance applications, helping Urban Local Bodies to leverage existing digital solutions and customize them for local needs.
• New Smart Cities Website 2.0 and Geospatial Management Information System (GMIS): The updated website serves as a central hub for all Smart Cities initiatives, offering easy access to resources, updates, and information related to the mission.