SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE POLICIES FOR INCLUSIVE AND SMART URBAN DEVELOPMENT

This study examines the role of sustainable infrastructure policies in promoting inclusive and smart urban development using secondary urban policy datasets from selected Odisha cities. The research adopts a comparative policy evaluation framework supported by document content analysis, SDG-11 benchmarking, policy matrix analysis, and 3-5-year trend assessment. Key data sources include Smart City Mission reports, municipal master plans, climate resilience strategies, and urban inclusivity indicators. The findings are expected to reveal significant variations in policy implementation efficiency, infrastructure accessibility, climate resilience readiness, and inclusivity in transport and housing across cities. The study further proposes an evidence-based secondary-data-driven policy framework that strengthens urban governance, supports climate-smart city planning, and improves SDG-11 tracking accuracy. The framework offers strong relevance for Indian Smart City Mission cities by enabling better policy alignment, inclusive budgeting, and resilient infrastructure decision-making.