Gujarat government has approved developmental projects worth Rs 4,179 crore for seven municipal corporations and 12 municipalities under the Urban Development Year 2025 programme. The approval was granted by the Chief Minister as part of a broader state vision to enhance city-level public services, connectivity, and resilience through targeted investments.
The Urban Development Year 2025 initiative commemorates two decades since its launch in 2005, when it was conceptualised as a mission to elevate Gujarat’s urban governance framework. This year’s special budgetary allocation aims to accelerate citizen-centric works under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, positioning cities as engines of equitable economic growth. The seven municipal corporations receiving funding include Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Nadiad, Porbandar, and Morbi. In parallel, financial approvals were sanctioned for municipalities such as Visnagar, Viramgam, Khambhaliya, Veraval, and Dhanera. These regions are set to benefit from enhanced infrastructure, road connectivity, water supply systems, and climate-resilient urban planning.
A substantial portion of the allocation—Rs 3,768 crore—is earmarked for hard infrastructure development. Notably, Ahmedabad alone has received Rs 2,940 crore for 252 distinct projects, while Rajkot and Vadodara were granted Rs 367 crore and Rs 455 crore, respectively. In Porbandar, the newly constituted municipal corporation has been allocated Rs 6.2 crore for 11 foundational projects. The state has also prioritised iconic urban transformation projects, with Rs 219 crore directed toward constructing model roads and Gaurav Paths in towns such as Morbi, Una, and Halvad. Additionally, water security and drainage infrastructure have received a boost, with Rs 93 crore dedicated to stormwater and potable water projects in Savarkundla, Dhanera, and Morbi.
Senior officials confirmed that the disbursement aligns with the long-term vision of “Earning Well – Living Well,” which aims to create sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban settlements. The integration of environmental sustainability with economic opportunity underscores the administration’s commitment to zero-net carbon goals and gender-neutral public infrastructure. As cities across Gujarat continue to urbanise at a rapid pace, this investment drive represents a crucial step towards mitigating the urban-rural divide. The renewed focus on quality-of-life upgrades in both large and medium-sized cities reflects a calibrated approach to regional equity.
With these approvals now in place, implementation is expected to commence in phases, overseen by municipal governance bodies in coordination with state-level urban development departments. The outcome will be closely monitored to ensure transparency, timely execution, and alignment with state-level sustainability targets.
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