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As Gujarat observes 2025 as its Urban Development Year, the state government on Friday highlighted significant strides in urban planning and infrastructure, including the approval of 225 Town Planning (TP) schemes in the past three years. Additionally, 348 projects worth ?11,056 crore have been successfully completed across six cities under the Union Governments Smart Cities Mission. According to a government release, the approval of 225 town planning schemes underscores a rapid advancement in urbanization throughout Gujarat. Essential urban infrastructure, including roads, street lighting, and drinking water pipelines, were developed in all cities. Special focus on providing housing for economically and socially disadvantaged groups in urban areas, the statement noted. Under the Smart Cities Mission, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, and Dahod were selected for development. Out of 354 initiated projects worth ?11,451 crore in these cities, a substantial 348 projects, valued at ?11,056 crore, have been completed. The remaining six projects, worth ?395 crore, are reportedly in their final stages of completion. In a move to further enhance urban planning and governance, the government also announced the upgradation of nine municipalities to the status of municipal corporations. The states urban local bodies are currently responsible for maintaining an extensive network of 28,618 kilometers of roads. A significant infrastructure highlight from last year was the inauguration of the Sudarshan Setu in February, a signature bridge connecting Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka, built at a cost of ?979 crore. The government further added that several major road projects are currently underway, which are expected to significantly enhance connectivity between Gujarat and other states. |
