Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 44 urban development projects totaling Rs 5,295.54 crore in Gujarat on March 31. The majority of these projects will be concentrated in Ahmedabad, with a focus on enhancing urban infrastructure and civic services in various cities.
The projects in Ahmedabad alone account for 32 initiatives, with a total investment of Rs 4,640.12 crore. Among the works to be inaugurated are the Kharicut Canal Development and several housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
Notable completed works include a sports complex in Vastral, conversion of the Gota-Godhavi canal, and various water distribution stations. Foundation stones will also be laid for additional projects like the Kharicut Canal Phase-2 and housing developments in different areas of Ahmedabad.
In Gandhinagar, projects worth Rs 304.82 crore under the municipal corporation and Rs 272.86 crore under the urban development authority will be undertaken. Works to be inaugurated include EWS-II houses, sewage treatment plants, and various infrastructure development projects.
Additionally, a heritage development project in Vadnagar and a railway overbridge in Patan will be inaugurated to improve local infrastructure and enhance public welfare. The visit aims to benefit thousands of families from low and middle-income groups under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
The state Urban Development Department has made necessary preparations for the program to support urban infrastructure expansion and service delivery across Gujarat’s urban centers.
