The Belagavi Smart City project in India has been plagued by poor construction work and unfinished projects, causing inconvenience to residents. The recent heavy rains have exposed the low quality of the roads and drainage passages. The Civil Engineers? Association has expressed concern over the unscientific approach to construction, but the department responsible has not responded to their advice. The project has already cost approximately ?980 crore ($14 million), with a further ?20 crore ($2.9 million) needed to complete the remaining works. The project is being supervised by a third-party agency to ensure the required standards are met. | Latest News India