// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Indore?
Indore scores 19.4% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #304 of 385 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
19.4%
Rank
#304 / 385
Criteria present
10 / 86
Evidence coverage
26.7%
Indore's smart city score by area
0 present · 3 partial · 3 absent · 9 not assessed
1 present · 0 partial · 2 absent · 9 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
1 present · 2 partial · 4 absent · 4 not assessed
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
3 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 5 absent · 5 not assessed
Where Indore is strong
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Energy & Smart Grid
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
Where the gaps are
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
Evidence highlights
Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
Indore has a public mass transport system operated by Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited (AiCTSL), which includes a road-based bus system covering 277 km and a Bus Rapid Transit System.
http://citybusindore.com/Innovation & Economic Development · Innovation hub / startup ecosystem
The state of Madhya Pradesh, where Indore is located, has a 'Startup MP' initiative that includes a registration portal for startups and incubators, and offers assistance for their smooth operation, indicating an innovation ecosystem.
https://startup.mp.gov.in/Innovation & Economic Development · Smart-city strategy / roadmap
Indore has been recognized as one of the first 20 cities in India to be developed as a smart city, indicating the presence of a smart-city strategy or ongoing development towards one.
https://www.mptourism.com/destination-indore.phpGovernance & Smart-City Operating Model · Transparent procurement
The district website for Indore includes an 'e-tender notice' (ई निविदा सूचना) for the District Election Office, indicating the use of electronic procurement processes. Additionally, an unavailable page from the Indore Municipal Corporation website has 'ten…
https://imcindore.mp.gov.in/tendersAbout this assessment
Indore was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.