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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates, lays foundation for projects worth Rs 430 Cr in Jamnagar
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development works worth Rs 430 Cr in Jamnagar. These projects mark the 20 years of the first 'Urban Development Year' initiated by the then Chief Minister, Narendra Modi. CM Bhupendra Patel, in a post on X, shared that the Gujarat government is celebrating 2025 as 'Urban Development Year'. He also stated that the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation has prepared a development roadmap for the next five years, aiming to improve the 'ease of living' in the city. The CM wrote, 'The state government is celebrating the year 2025 as 'Urban Development Year', under which today, development projects worth more than Rs. 430 crore were inaugurated in Jamnagar city and district. Development projects like community health centres, flyovers, smart schools and Anganwadis, and upgradation of the Government Dental College will inject new vitality into development in Jamnagar. In addition, the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation has prepared a development roadmap for the next 5 years, the implementation of which will increase the 'ease of living' of the citizens.' The Gujarat CM added, 'Respected Modi Saheb had declared the year 2005 as 'Urban Development Year' in Gujarat and started the work of world-class development of cities. Today, it has been 20 years since that. And in these two decades, Jamnagar has shown exemplary development by taking a huge leap in development. A booklet depicting the development story of Jamnagar city in the last 20 years was released today.' CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 13 development projects worth Rs 343.39 crore and laid the foundation stones for 28 new projects worth Rs 213.79 crore on Friday, bringing development initiatives worth Rs 557.18 crore to Rajkot. According to a release, addressing the event at the Pramukh Swami Auditorium in Rajkot, the Chief Minister stated that under the 'Urban Development Year' initiative, Rajkot city and district are witnessing significant development. (ANI)
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat: JMC drive underway, 331 structures to be demolished
Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Saturday started an exercise to remove encroachment on a road, which is part of the city's Development Plan (DP). The exercise continued on Sunday and is likely to be carried out for the next two days. In all, 331 structures will be demolished. As per JMC Municipal Commissioner D N Modi, the DP road connects Swaminarayan Nagar with Gandhinagar. Modi said that residential and commercial encroachments were erected over the years on the DP road, which was originally 30-metre-wide. He added that to ensure that less number of units are demolished, the width has been kept at 12 metre. 'In all, 331 encroachments will be removed — some entirely, some partially,' Modi said. 'We started the exercise yesterday (Saturday) and it will go on for two more days,' he added. The Commissioner also said that on the first day, some local elected representatives, who had protested, were detained.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Jamnagar civic body in Gujarat resumes clearing illegal encroachments along riverbanks
Ahmedabad: The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) in Gujarat resumed its large-scale demolition drive targeting illegal encroachments along the banks of the Rangamati and Nagmati rivers near Ranjit Sagar Road on Friday. The operation aims to free up nearly 66,000 square feet of public land, with an estimated value of around Rs one crore. The demolition action follows prior notices served to 33 illegal encroachers, and marks a continuation of efforts to clear riverbeds ahead of the monsoon. The initiative is part of a broader plan linked to the Riverfront Development Project, and is intended to prevent waterlogging and flooding in city areas during the rainy season. The operation saw the deployment of significant resources, including six JCB machines, four tractors, and one excavator, along with the coordinated efforts of over 100 municipal staff and a strong police force, which also included women officers from the City A Division. Earlier this week, on Wednesday, a similar demolition was carried out along the stretch between Kalavad Naka and Nageshwar, where 50,000 square feet of space was cleared between morning and 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) completed a two-phase demolition drive around Chandola Lake in the Danilimda area, targeting illegal encroachments that had accumulated over decades. The operation, which began on April 29 and concluded on May 22, resulted in the removal of approximately 12,500 unauthorised structures, including residences, shops, and religious establishments, reclaiming around four lakh square meters of public land. The first phase of the drive cleared about 1.5 lakh square meters, while the second phase focused on an additional 2.5 lakh square meters. The AMC deployed substantial resources, including 35 bulldozers, 15 earthmovers, and over 350 personnel, with the support of 3,000 police and State Reserve Police officers to maintain law and order during the operations. The demolition drive has sparked discussions regarding the rehabilitation of displaced residents. The AMC has stated that individuals who have been residing in the area since before 2010 are eligible for alternative housing under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) housing scheme. However, concerns have been raised about the adequacy and timeliness of these provisions.
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM grants approval for development project worth Rs 2,204 crore under SJMMSVY
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 8 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval for development projects worth Rs 2,204.85 crore under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana (SJMMSVY). This initiative aims to realise the vision of 'Earning Well, Living Well' through the planned development of cities and urban areas as part of the Urban Development Year 2025. The Chief Minister has approved the allocation of this amount based on the proposals submitted by the concerned Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Urban Development Authorities, who sought funds for development works aligned with local needs and secured approval through their respective general meetings. In this year's Urban Development Department budget, the Chief Minister has allocated Rs 30,325 crore, reflecting a 40 per cent increase over the 2024-25 allocation. To develop citizen-centric cities, the CM has approved the fund allocation for various components of Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana for the planned development works as per the specific requirements of cities. Under the Mukhyamantri Shaheri Sadak Yojana, the Chief Minister has approved works worth a total of Rs 597.73 crore for the construction of roads in urban areas. Under these development works, approval has been granted for projects worth Rs 464.92 crore in Surat Municipal Corporation, involving 857 roads for activities including carpeting, re-carpeting, widening of existing roads, construction of new roads, and development of CC roads. In-principle approval has been granted to Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation for Rs 68 crore for 20 road-related works, including four-lane roads, RCC roads, and metal grouting, while Jamnagar Municipal Corporation has received in-principle approval of Rs 43.81 crore for 18 works related to CC roads. The Chief Minister has also allocated Rs 21 crore to the newly formed Mehsana Municipal Corporation for the construction of new roads, underpasses, approach roads, etc. Under SJMMSVY, CM has approved a total allocation of Rs 1,249.38 crore for works such as underground drainage, stormwater lines, gardens, libraries, recharge wells, city beautification, unique identity projects, and social infrastructure development in cities and metros. In-principle approval has been granted for the newly formed Municipal Corporations, Rs 200.35 crore for Porbandar, Rs 4 crore for Anand, and Rs 256 crore for Mehsana, along with Rs 451 crore for Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation, Rs 317 crore for Jamnagar, and Rs 171 crore for Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. The Chief Minister has given in-principle approval for works worth a total of Rs 170.08 crore for road works, underground drainage, box drains, and bitumen roads for outgrowth area development. From these works, approvals have been given for Rs 71 crore to Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation, Rs 66.91 crore to Jamnagar Municipal Corporation, Rs 22.50 crore to Mehsana Municipal Corporation, Rs 7.99 crore to Godhra Municipality, and Rs 1.68 crore to Gandevi. CM has approved works worth Rs 20.19 crore for three Urban Area Development Authorities for canal-side protection walls, DP road construction, library buildings, etc. The Chief Minister has approved works worth Rs 11.62 crore for Surat Urban Development Authority, Rs 1.40 crore for Bhavnagar Urban Development Authority, and Rs 7.17 crore for Rajkot Urban Development Authority. Under the component of private society public participation of SJMMSVY, the Chief Minister has approved fund allocations of Rs 2.49 crore to Vadodara Municipal Corporation for paver block and sewer connection works, Rs 2.29 crore to Kadi Municipality, Rs 0.83 crore to Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, Rs 3.37 crore to Anand Municipal Corporation, and Rs 0.24 crore to Palanpur Municipality. In addition, the Chief Minister has approved Rs 7.91 crore for Ankleshwar Municipality for unique identity projects like a sports complex and a senior citizen garden. During his tenure as Gujarat's then Chief Minister in 2005, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the direction for planned, holistic development in the state's cities and metros by declaring the Urban Development Year. Reinforcing the vision of holistic development, the Chief Minister has allocated these funds with a firm resolve to designate 2025 as the Urban Development Year and to transform Gujarat's cities into smart, sustainable, and world-class urban centres. (ANI)
