With the fast spread of connectivity via 5G and IoT (Internet of Things), the
Smart City Artificial Intelligence (AI) software industry is expected to reach a massive
value of $ 4.9 billion by 2025 globally [1]. In India, the AI market is slated to reach $
7.8 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 20.2% as per an International Data Corporation
(IDC) report [2]. This chapter explains how AI can be used in the ambitious Smart
Cities Mission (SCM) announced by the Government of India in 2015 [3]. Beginning
with the conceptual understanding of the SCM, the chapter introduces AI as a useful
aid to urban planning thereby creating a safer and sustainable future for its citizens.
Applications of AI in Smart cities are then discussed followed by a brief discussion on
the prevailing best practices. Challenges in creating AI-enabled smart cities in India are
outlined followed by the conclusion which chalks out the road ahead for AI-enabled
smart cities in India
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Cities, Urbanization.