Seva Setu Phase 12 in Ahmedabad: CM Bhupendra Patel distributes certificates, cheques
Synopsis
Gujarat's 'Seva Setu' outreach reached its 12th phase in Ahmedabad on 25 September, with CM Bhupendra Patel personally distributing certificates and assistance cheques. The AMC-run single-window camp — part of a statewide series marking PM Modi's 25 years in public service — brought welfare scheme access directly to citizens across all four city zones.
Key Takeaways
The 12th phase of Seva Setu was held in Ahmedabad on 25 September 2026 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) .
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attended, distributed certificates and assistance cheques, and reviewed scheme desks.
The programme was organised jointly by AMC's South, East, Central and North zones under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' .
The initiative commemorates 25 years of PM Narendra Modi's public service and aims to deliver government benefits through a single venue.
Senior attendees included Mayor Hitesh Barot , MP Dinesh Makwana , Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani , and city BJP president Prerak Shah .
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday, 25 September 2026, attended the 12th phase of the 'Seva Setu' programme in Ahmedabad, where the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) brought multiple government scheme services under one roof, enabling citizens to submit applications and collect certificates and assistance cheques on the spot.
What the Programme Offered
The event was jointly organised by AMC's South, East, Central and North zones as part of the broader 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' — a statewide initiative commemorating 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public service. Citizens could visit scheme-specific desks, get applications resolved in real time, and access benefits ranging from welfare certificates to direct financial assistance.
Chief Minister Patel walked through the stalls, interacted with beneficiaries, distributed certificates and assistance cheques, and sought firsthand feedback on the impact of various government schemes. He also reviewed the functioning of individual scheme desks at the venue.
Who Attended
The programme drew a significant turnout of citizens and was attended by a number of senior officials and elected representatives. These included Minister of State for Urban Development Darshna Vaghela, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Member of Parliament Dinesh Makwana, MLAs Amul Bhatt and Dineshsinh Kushwaha, Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, Deputy Mayor Anju Shah, Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel, and city BJP president Prerak Shah, along with senior AMC officials.
Context: Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
The 'Seva Setu' and 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' programmes are being conducted across Gujarat to mark PM Modi's birthday and his two-and-a-half-decade journey in public life. The initiative is designed to reduce bureaucratic friction by taking government services directly to citizens rather than requiring them to navigate multiple offices.
This is not the first such civic outreach event in recent weeks. On 17 September, Chief Minister Patel had joined a cleanliness drive at the Vadnagar Bus Port, participating in 'Shramdaan' and planting trees as part of the same statewide series of programmes.
What Comes Next
With the 12th phase now concluded, officials are expected to evaluate pending applications collected at the event and process pending disbursements. The programme signals the AMC's continued push to scale up single-window civic service delivery across all four city zones.
Point of View
And whether that data is published. Without outcome tracking, these events risk becoming high-visibility theatre rather than durable service delivery reform.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Seva Setu programme in Ahmedabad?
Seva Setu is an Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation initiative that sets up single-venue camps where citizens can access multiple government schemes, submit applications, and collect certificates or financial assistance on the spot. The 12th phase of the programme was held on 25 September 2026 in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Why was the 12th Seva Setu programme organised?
The programme is part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', a statewide series of outreach events being held across Gujarat to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and commemorate 25 years of his public service. It aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles by delivering government benefits directly to citizens.
Who attended the Seva Setu event on 25 September?
The event was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Minister of State for Urban Development Darshna Vaghela, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, MP Dinesh Makwana, MLAs Amul Bhatt and Dineshsinh Kushwaha, Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, and city BJP president Prerak Shah, among other officials.
Which AMC zones participated in the 12th Seva Setu?
All four AMC zones — South, East, Central and North — jointly organised the 12th phase of the Seva Setu programme, making it a citywide exercise in single-window service delivery.
What did CM Bhupendra Patel do at the Seva Setu event?
CM Patel visited scheme stalls, interacted with beneficiaries, distributed certificates and assistance cheques, and reviewed the functioning of individual scheme desks. He also sought direct feedback from citizens on the benefits they had received through various government programmes.
