The odd part
Spending 62 crores to create a city so smart it decided to go on a strike before even opening.
What happened
A fresh CAG report reveals that in Hubballi-Dharwad, infrastructure worth ₹62.60 crore is currently serving its most important function: staying perfectly still. Part of the 'Smart Cities Mission,' these projects have successfully avoided the wear and tear of public use by simply remaining 'idle.' It is the ultimate administrative 'big brain' move—zero maintenance costs because nobody is allowed to enter. Taxpayer money has finally achieved its final form: an expensive, stationary art installation.