The Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has given the green light to various renewable energy and infrastructure initiatives. This move paves the way for the Corporation to work towards achieving Net Zero by 2028. Currently spending about Rs 350 crore annually on electricity, the AMC plans to increase the use of renewable energy to cut costs and reduce reliance on traditional sources.
The committee endorsed the implementation of floating solar projects at civic water bodies like Kankaria Lake, Sabarmati Riverfront, and Lambha Lake. An authorized state government agency will handle the projects, with tenders to follow. The Corporation’s goal is to secure 100% renewable energy for its operations by 2028, aiming for cumulative electricity savings of Rs 3,000 crore.
In the same meeting, budgetary approval was granted for enhancing key tourist spots in collaboration with the Heritage Committee. The list of sites earmarked for upgrades to enhance visitor experience includes Kankaria Lake, Atal Bridge, Sabarmati Riverfront, Jagannath Temple, and Swaminarayan Temple. Additionally, new attractions at Kankaria Lakefront, such as additional rides and a Candy Museum with a Rs 10 crore investment, were given the go-ahead.
A light-and-musical multimedia fountain project at Kankaria Lakefront, costing Rs 5.53 crore, was also approved. This project will feature water jets, music, lighting, and visual projections on a water screen, with four theme-based shows daily after 7 p.m. Moreover, summer readiness plans were outlined, including making 54 out of 60 fountains operational soon and arranging for free cold drinking water at bus stands for daily commuters.
