Amit Shah launches ₹404.63 crore civic projects in Ahmedabad, 155 e-buses added
Synopsis
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday unveiled ₹404.63 crore worth of civic projects in Ahmedabad — from 155 new AC electric buses and Jal Jeevan Mission water works to 101 Oxygen Parks and a Sabarmati Heritage Park. The scale and breadth of the launch signal Ahmedabad's accelerating urban transformation ahead of its continued push as a model smart city.
Key Takeaways
Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹404.63 crore in Ahmedabad on 12 July .
155 new AC electric buses inducted — 80 by AJL (₹42 crore) and 75 by AMTS (₹40 crore).
22 completed projects worth ₹304.99 crore inaugurated; foundation stones laid for 7 new projects worth ₹99.64 crore .
Jal Jeevan Mission works worth ₹51.83 crore to supply treated Narmada water to 8 AUDA villages .
101 Oxygen Parks and a new Heritage Park on the Sabarmati riverfront also dedicated.
AMC's E-Governance Department launched digitised civic services including marriage registration and food licences.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, 12 July inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for civic infrastructure and public utility projects worth ₹404.63 crore in Ahmedabad, covering public transport, housing, water supply, digital governance, and environmental infrastructure. The programme was organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which stated that the works were undertaken under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Key Developments
The event covered 22 completed projects worth ₹304.99 crore and the foundation stone laying of seven new projects valued at ₹99.64 crore. Among the most visible additions to the city is the induction of 155 new air-conditioned electric buses — 80 buses added by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) at a cost of ₹42 crore, and 75 buses inducted by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) for ₹40 crore. The expansion marks a significant boost to Ahmedabad's green public transport fleet.
Addressing the gathering, Shah said: 'Development is meaningful only when it is planned with future requirements in mind while ensuring convenience for every citizen, including the most ordinary sections of society.'
Housing and Civic Infrastructure
Several residential projects were inaugurated, including Sundaram Colony D-1 Type quarters at LD College of Engineering (₹18.54 crore), C-category residential quarters opposite the Police Stadium (₹14.85 crore), an E-type residential tower at Bungalow No. 33, Shahibaug (₹14.65 crore), and a B-category multi-storey tower at the Photolitho Press Colony (₹12.64 crore).
Community infrastructure inaugurated includes a community hall in the Vande Mataram area, Chandlodia ward (₹13.40 crore), a storm water pumping station at Dayavan Lake, Nikol ward (₹13.32 crore) to improve drainage in the Madhuvalati area, a food court and labour welfare centre near Agamanagar Circle, New Wadaj (₹94 lakh), and a new Anganwadi near Ajanta Apartment, Thaltej (₹17 lakh).
Water Supply and Road Works
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, water infrastructure projects worth ₹51.83 crore were inaugurated, including a trunk main pipeline supplying treated Narmada water to eight Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) villages — Shaila, Manipur, Godhavi, Telav, Jivanpura, Sanathal, Visalpur, and Navapura — along with an underground sump of 18.4 million litres capacity and a pump house at Telav.
AUDA also inaugurated road improvement works including an underpass on the Sardar Patel Ring Road and upgrades at Ognaj Junction, together valued at ₹64.92 crore.
Digital Governance and New Projects
The AMC's E-Governance Department launched a suite of digitised civic services covering marriage registration, water and drainage connection applications, swimming pool and gymnasium memberships, contractor registration, food licence services, and other municipal facilities.
Foundation stones were laid for seven projects totalling ₹99.64 crore. These include redevelopment of 279 residential units and five shops at Chamunda Health Staff Quarters, India Colony (₹46.52 crore); three BRTS depots with electric bus charging infrastructure at Chandkheda (₹20.60 crore), near Bharat Circle (₹5.46 crore), and near Hanspura Ring Road (₹16.01 crore); a public library in Chandkheda ward (₹2.43 crore); a Sponge Park in Vatva ward (₹2.33 crore); and conservation of Jaspur Lake by AUDA (₹6.30 crore).
Environmental and Heritage Additions
Shah also inaugurated 101 Oxygen Parks across Ahmedabad and dedicated a new Heritage Park on the Sabarmati riverfront, adding to the city's environmental and cultural infrastructure. Officials said the projects collectively aim to strengthen urban mobility, water access, digital services, and green spaces as Ahmedabad continues its long-term development programme.
Point of View
The event doubles as a governance showcase in BJP's home turf ahead of any electoral cycle. The electric bus induction is substantive and measurable, but the real test will be ridership uptake and operational upkeep, areas where Indian city bus fleets have historically underperformed. The Jal Jeevan Mission component is welcome, but supplying eight AUDA villages does not resolve the broader peri-urban water access gaps that rapid Ahmedabad expansion has created. The 101 Oxygen Parks figure is striking — but without disclosure of size, tree cover, or maintenance budgets, it risks being a headline number without ecological weight.
NationPress
12 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What projects did Amit Shah inaugurate in Ahmedabad on 12 July?
Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for civic infrastructure projects worth ₹404.63 crore in Ahmedabad on 12 July. These spanned 22 completed works including 155 AC electric buses, housing units, water supply infrastructure, road upgrades, and digital governance services, plus seven new projects totalling ₹99.64 crore.
How many electric buses were added to Ahmedabad's public transport fleet?
A total of 155 new air-conditioned electric buses were added — 80 inducted by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited at a cost of ₹42 crore, and 75 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service for ₹40 crore. The addition significantly expands the city's green public transport capacity.
What water supply works were inaugurated under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Ahmedabad?
Works worth ₹51.83 crore were inaugurated under the Jal Jeevan Mission, including a trunk main pipeline supplying treated Narmada water to eight AUDA villages — Shaila, Manipur, Godhavi, Telav, Jivanpura, Sanathal, Visalpur, and Navapura. An underground sump of 18.4 million litres capacity and a pump house at Telav were also included.
Which new projects had their foundation stones laid at the Ahmedabad event?
Foundation stones were laid for seven projects worth ₹99.64 crore, including redevelopment of 279 residential units at Chamunda Health Staff Quarters (₹46.52 crore), three BRTS depots with EV charging at Chandkheda, Bharat Circle, and Hanspura Ring Road, a public library, a Sponge Park in Vatva ward, and conservation of Jaspur Lake.
What environmental projects were dedicated at the Ahmedabad programme?
Shah inaugurated 101 Oxygen Parks across Ahmedabad and dedicated a new Heritage Park on the Sabarmati riverfront. These additions form part of the city's broader push to expand green and heritage infrastructure alongside urban development.
