Gujarat govt office upgrades cross ₹54 crore as GRIMCO expands modernisation
Synopsis
Gujarat has quietly channelled nearly ₹55 crore into government office upgrades over three years through GRIMCO, covering everything from GST Suvidha Kendras to biotechnology mission offices — and the spend is set to grow, with ₹30 crore-plus already committed for 2026-27 alone.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat spent ₹54.97 crore on government office interior upgrades between 2023-24 and 2025-26 through GRIMCO .
A further ₹30 crore-plus has been earmarked for interior infrastructure works in 2026-27 .
The largest single-year outlay was ₹29.24 crore in 2024-25 , covering 35 Sub-Registrar Offices and key state departments.
12 GST Suvidha Kendras were completed within 35 days in 2023-24 under a Government of India project.
GRIMCO has formed an architect panel across five categories to ensure quality and transparency in projects planned through 2028 .
The drive is led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel with ministerial oversight from Naresh Patel and Swaroopji Thakor .
Gujarat has invested ₹54.97 crore over the past three financial years in interior infrastructure and design upgrades across government offices statewide, with the state-run Gujarat Rural Industries Marketing Corporation Limited (GRIMCO) leading the charge. A further ₹30 crore-plus has been earmarked for works currently under way in 2026-27, signalling that the modernisation drive is accelerating rather than winding down.
Three Years of Work at a Glance
The projects, spanning 2023-24 to 2025-26, covered a broad sweep of state offices. In 2023-24, GRIMCO completed interior infrastructure works worth ₹20.43 crore, including 12 GST Suvidha Kendras — finished within 35 days under a special Government of India initiative — along with Ahmedabad Haat in Vastrapur and 17 Sub-Registrar Offices.
The following year, 2024-25, saw the single largest annual outlay: ₹29.24 crore across 35 Sub-Registrar Offices throughout Gujarat, plus offices of the Finance Department, Commissionerate of Labour, Office of the Development Commissioner, and Dholera Industrial City.
In 2025-26, interior design work at the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT) and the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) was completed for ₹5.30 crore, with senior state officials reportedly commending the quality of execution.
What Is Under Way in 2026-27
The current financial year's pipeline is substantial. Active projects include works at the Finance Department, Settlement Commissioner's Office, EQDC, RUDA, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Gujarat Informatics Limited (GIL), GIDC, the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax's Office at Jamkhambhaliya, and 49 Sub-Registrar Offices. Recent GRIMCO tenders also cover civil, electrical, and HVAC works across several of these sites.
Architect Panel to Raise Standards
To sharpen execution quality between 2025 and 2028, GRIMCO has constituted a panel of reputed architects across five categories. The panel is designed to bring greater professionalism, transparency, and consistency to interior design contracts — a structural step that distinguishes this phase from ad hoc project-by-project tendering.
Political Leadership and Mandate
The initiative is being carried out under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with guidance from Minister for Cottage, Khadi and Village Industries Naresh Patel and Minister of State Swaroopji Thakor. GRIMCO, a state government undertaking under the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, has been involved in government office interior work for several years and says it will continue to prioritise quality, timely delivery, and citizen-centric facilities.
The cumulative spend and the scale of the 2026-27 pipeline suggest the Gujarat government views office modernisation as an ongoing governance priority, not a one-time refresh.
Point of View
But the scale and pace of GRIMCO's expansion — nearly doubling its annual pipeline in 2026-27 — raises legitimate questions about prioritisation. The formation of a multi-category architect panel is a welcome transparency step, but public accountability requires disclosure of tender outcomes and post-completion audits. With ₹30 crore-plus more committed this year, the government would do well to publish measurable citizen-experience benchmarks alongside spending figures.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GRIMCO and what role does it play in Gujarat government offices?
GRIMCO, or the Gujarat Rural Industries Marketing Corporation Limited, is a state government undertaking under the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries. It has been responsible for interior decoration and infrastructure upgrades in government and semi-government offices across Gujarat for several years.
How much has Gujarat spent on government office upgrades in the past three years?
Gujarat spent ₹54.97 crore on interior infrastructure and design works between 2023-24 and 2025-26. An additional ₹30 crore-plus has been allocated for projects currently under way in 2026-27.
Which offices have been upgraded under this initiative?
Upgraded offices include 12 GST Suvidha Kendras, 35 Sub-Registrar Offices, Ahmedabad Haat in Vastrapur, the Finance Department, Commissionerate of Labour, Dholera Industrial City, GRIT, and GSBTM, among others. The 2026-27 pipeline adds 49 more Sub-Registrar Offices and several other state bodies.
What is the new architect panel that GRIMCO has formed?
GRIMCO has constituted a panel of reputed architects across five categories to oversee projects planned between 2025 and 2028. The panel is intended to bring greater professionalism, transparency, and consistency to the execution of interior design contracts.
Who is overseeing the government office modernisation drive in Gujarat?
The initiative is being implemented under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with guidance from Minister for Cottage, Khadi and Village Industries Naresh Patel and Minister of State Swaroopji Thakor.
