City assessment
How smart is Pune?
Pune scores 57.1% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #167 of 386 by smart reach and #245 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 19 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 4 Sept 2026.
Smart reach rank
#167 / 386
Smart score
57.1%
Evidenced rank
#245 / 387
Criteria present
31 / 86
Evidence coverage
76.7%
Pune's smart city score by area
7 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
3 present · 8 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed
6 present · 4 partial · 1 absent · 2 not yet assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 3 absent · 1 not yet assessed
3 present · 6 partial · 1 absent · 3 not yet assessed
3 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
4 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 4 not yet assessed
Where Pune is strong
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Water & Sanitation · 2 absent
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency · 1 absent, 2 partial
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · 4 partial
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · 3 partial
Not yet assessed
19 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Inclusion & Civic Participation3 of 3
- Climate Adaptation & Heat2 of 3
- Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure1 of 4
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience1 of 3
- Energy & Smart Grid1 of 4
- Food Security & Urban Agriculture1 of 2
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model1 of 4
- Green Space & Biodiversity1 of 3
- Innovation & Economic Development1 of 4
- Public Transport & Real-Time Information1 of 4
- Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin1 of 3
- Water & Sanitation1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Unified online services portal
Pune offers 'Aaple Sarkar', an online portal described as a 'Single window for services across departments' where citizens can apply for various services and even fill forms online.
https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/enDigital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The Pune Municipal Corporation's Property Tax Department allows online payment of property taxes via their portal, including options for NEFT/RTGS and mobile number search, and also mentions 'Easy online payment' for services on the Aaple Sarkar portal.
https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/enActive & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
Pune has a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan, approved by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) General Body in December 2017, which includes a planned citywide network of cycle tracks and painted cycle lanes, along with a list of streets and a map.
https://punecycleplan.wordpress.com/Air Quality & Monitoring · Air-quality monitoring network
Maharashtra has an extensive air quality monitoring network, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) maintains a list of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) across India.
https://mpcb.gov.in/About this assessment
Pune was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 4 Sept 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.