Indian cities like Surat are facing challenges due to population growth and increased carbon emissions. To tackle this, the city is working on becoming a smart city to reduce emissions and become more resilient to climate change. The study looked at how Surat is balancing smart city initiatives with climate resilience. They found that the city is focusing more on economic and infrastructure measures, but needs to improve governance, technical learning, and community support. The research suggests that a bottom-up approach is needed for better decision-making in addressing these concerns.