Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on March 31 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various urban development projects. Gujarat has witnessed significant growth in planned city development and civic infrastructure over the past two decades. The state government highlighted the completion of its urban development journey by 2025.
Cities across Gujarat have experienced improvements in roads, street lighting, water pipelines, sewerage systems, and urban green spaces. Housing for economically and socially weaker sections in urban areas has been a focus, along with the implementation of town planning schemes to enhance urbanization. The government aims to continue this progress with 2025 designated as the “Urban Development Year.”
Gujarat’s transport infrastructure has seen expansions in road, rail, and air connectivity projects. Notable projects include the Sudarshan Setu bridge connecting Dwarka and Bet Dwarka, various highway and expressway developments, and the introduction of greenfield corridors like the Namo Shakti Expressway and Somnath-Dwarka Expressway. Urban transport has also been enhanced with metro rail projects.
The state has made significant strides in upgrading airport infrastructure, with projects like the Hirasar Greenfield Airport in Rajkot and the Surat International Airport. Under schemes like AMRUT 2.0 and the Smart City Mission, Gujarat has focused on improving water supply, sewerage systems, and urban utilities. Additionally, housing initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have led to the construction of over 9 lakh houses for economically weaker sections in the state.
In the 2026-27 state budget, a substantial allocation has been made to the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department. Funds have been earmarked for various projects, including Olympic-ready urban infrastructure, metro expansions, and the Swachh Bharat Mission. Gujarat’s urban growth has been attributed to economic expansion, industrial development, and infrastructure investments, transforming several areas into urban centers.
