Gujarat CM launches ₹584 crore civic works in Ahmedabad: flyovers, drainage, housing
Synopsis
In a single event, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel committed nearly ₹584 crore to Ahmedabad — flyovers, drainage overhauls, EV bus infrastructure, slum rehab, and a Sabarmati temple circuit. Framed around PM Modi's 25-year public service milestone, the blitz signals how state governments are linking large local outlays to the Centre's political calendar.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched civic works totalling ₹583.85 crore in Ahmedabad on 24 September 2026 .
Six completed projects worth ₹279.80 crore were inaugurated, including a ₹127.92 crore four-lane flyover at Vadaj Junction .
Foundation stones were laid for six more projects worth ₹304.05 crore , covering roads, drainage, and EV charging facilities.
329 EWS houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at Thaltej and a slum rehabilitation project at Shahibaug were handed over.
More than 450 Assistant Technical Supervisors and about 50 Junior Clerks received appointment letters at the event.
The programme was part of the 'Seva, Sankalp and Samarpan Abhiyan' marking PM Modi's 25 years of public service, with the milestone on 7 October .
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday, 24 September 2026, inaugurated six development projects worth ₹279.80 crore and laid foundation stones for six more valued at ₹304.05 crore in Ahmedabad, taking the total value of civic works launched in a single event to ₹583.85 crore. The projects span transport infrastructure, affordable housing, drainage, emergency response, electric-bus facilities, and heritage development.
Key Projects Inaugurated
The flagship completed work is a four-lane flyover at Vadaj Junction in Ahmedabad's West Zone, constructed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)'s Bridge Project Department at a cost of ₹127.92 crore. A four-lane railway overbridge over Level Crossing-24 on the Ahmedabad-Botad railway line in the South-West Zone was also thrown open at a cost of ₹98.60 crore.
On the housing front, 329 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) houses at TP-39, Thaltej, developed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) at a cost of ₹22.24 crore, were handed over. These units are part of a larger tranche of 1,190 EWS houses planned at the same site. A rehabilitation project comprising 108 houses and 46 shops at the Pakhajino Kuvo slum in TP Scheme No. 14, Shahibaug, was also inaugurated at ₹7.90 crore.
Emergency response received a boost with 15 First Response Vehicles (FRVs) costing ₹19.74 crore dedicated to Ahmedabad fire stations, alongside 10 engine-fitted boats worth ₹3.40 crore for flood and disaster operations.
Foundation Stones for Future Projects
Among the six projects where foundation stones were laid, the largest is a ₹72.78 crore road network in the Ramapir Tekra Local Area Plan (LAP) zone of Stadium Ward. Drainage infrastructure dominates the next tranche: rehabilitation of an existing 1,800-mm diameter drainage line from Nagarvel Hanuman Temple to Guruji Bridge, Amraiwadi, will cost ₹65.51 crore, while a new drainage pumping station and rising line at Navana, Vatva is pegged at ₹61.81 crore.
Electric mobility infrastructure gets ₹61.89 crore for an AMTS/BRTS electric-bus charging and parking facility at TP-110, Nikol-Kathwada, and ₹28.08 crore for a bus depot and terminus at Tragad on a 19,896 sq. metre plot. The sixth project is a ₹13.98 crore Tourism Temple Circuit along the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River, linking Saptarishi Ashram, Jagannath Temple, and Atal Ghat.
The Political Context: PM Modi's 25-Year Milestone
The event was organised under the 'Seva, Sankalp and Samarpan Abhiyan', a campaign running across India to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service, a milestone he reaches on 7 October. The programme was held at Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium and also featured a lucky draw for newly built houses and the distribution of appointment letters to more than 450 newly appointed Assistant Technical Supervisors and around 50 Junior Clerks.
Addressing the gathering, Patel said the welfare of citizens had remained at the centre of Modi's politics of development. He cited the transformation of Kankaria Lake and the Sabarmati Riverfront into 'world-class landmarks' as reflective of Modi's vision during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister. He also highlighted the Ayushman Bharat scheme and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan as examples of decisive governance.
What Officials Said
Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot described the occasion as 'a proud day for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation' and said that transparent policies of both the state government and the civic body were helping citizens realise the outcomes of their hard work. Patel, in turn, urged newly appointed staff to serve with integrity, maintain quality, and make effective use of technology in citizen service delivery.
Broader Significance for Ahmedabad
This is a notably large single-day civic outlay for a city that has seen sustained infrastructure investment over the past decade. The electric-bus charging infrastructure, in particular, aligns with the Centre's push to accelerate urban EV adoption. With multiple drainage and road projects now moving from blueprint to ground-breaking, Ahmedabad's west and south-west zones — historically underserved — stand to benefit most. Execution timelines for the six foundation-stone projects have not yet been publicly announced.
Point of View
And Gujarat's track record on completing urban projects on schedule is mixed. Citizens in the west and south-west zones will be watching those drainage and road timelines closely.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What civic projects did Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launch in Ahmedabad?
Patel inaugurated six projects worth ₹279.80 crore and laid foundation stones for six more valued at ₹304.05 crore on 24 September 2026, totalling ₹583.85 crore. The works include flyovers, a railway overbridge, EWS housing, drainage infrastructure, electric-bus facilities, and a Sabarmati riverside temple circuit.
How much did the Vadaj Junction flyover cost and what is its scope?
The four-lane flyover at Vadaj Junction in Ahmedabad's West Zone was built by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation at a cost of ₹127.92 crore. It is the single largest completed project in the batch inaugurated on 24 September.
What is the 'Seva, Sankalp and Samarpan Abhiyan' under which these projects were launched?
It is a nationwide campaign organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service, a milestone he reaches on 7 October. State governments and civic bodies are using the campaign as a platform to announce and inaugurate development works.
Who received housing and jobs at the event?
Draws were held for newly constructed EWS houses, and appointment letters were distributed to more than 450 Assistant Technical Supervisors and around 50 Junior Clerks at the event held at Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium.
What new drainage and electric-bus infrastructure is planned for Ahmedabad?
Foundation stones were laid for a ₹65.51 crore drainage line rehabilitation in Amraiwadi, a ₹61.81 crore pumping station at Navana in Vatva, and a ₹61.89 crore AMTS/BRTS electric-bus charging and parking facility at Nikol-Kathwada. A bus depot at Tragad will be developed for ₹28.08 crore.
