// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Vadodara?
Vadodara scores 16.7% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #362 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
16.7%
Rank
#362 / 386
Criteria present
11 / 86
Evidence coverage
22.1%
Vadodara's smart city score by area
1 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 14 not assessed
0 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 12 not assessed
1 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
0 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
3 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 6 not assessed
4 present · 3 partial · 1 absent
2 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
Where Vadodara is strong
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
Where the gaps are
- ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
Evidence highlights
Climate Action & Emissions · Climate action plan
Vadodara has a published "Climate Resilient City Action Plan – Towards A Net Zero Future," which was developed by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation in collaboration with implementing partners of the CapaCITIES II Project.
https://southasia.iclei.org/publication/vadodara-climate-resilient-city-action-plan/Innovation & Economic Development · Innovation hub / startup ecosystem
Vadodara has an innovation ecosystem supported by the Vadodara Innovation Council (VIC), which aims to enhance the culture of innovation and provide a platform for innovators, and TiE Vadodara, an organization supporting entrepreneurs.
https://vicindia.org/Culture, Tourism & Recreation · Culture / recreation provision
Vadodara offers cultural and recreational facilities such as the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum and the Moti Bagh Cricket Ground within the Laxmi Vilas Palace complex, with data on entry fees and timings publicly available.
https://gujarattourism.com/central-zone/vadodara/laxmi-vilas-palace.htmlCulture, Tourism & Recreation · Smart tourism services
The Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara provides smart tourism services, including an online ticket booking system and an audio tour for visitors.
https://lvpbooking.gaekwarenterprise.com/About this assessment
Vadodara 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.