Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Gujarat Announces ₹48.26 Crore Package for Gandhinagar Infrastructure
Gujarat has announced new money for roads, traffic and city improvements in Gandhinagar.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said projects should not stop because they lack funds.
A total of ₹1,848 crore in development works was started or opened.
The new package includes an underpass, bridge strengthening and several road improvements.
About 30 new electric buses were also introduced.
The government said it wants benefits such as housing, health care and water connections to reach all eligible people.
It also said development should protect the environment.
Citizens were asked to tell the city corporation about local problems that need fixing.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a fresh ₹48.26 crore package for traffic, roads and urban infrastructure in Gandhinagar.
Development works worth ₹1,848 crore were inaugurated or launched, including ₹798 crore through the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and ₹1,050 crore through the Roads and Buildings Department.
The new package includes an underpass at Bhat-Koteshwar Crossing and road works connecting Raksha Shakti Circle, GIFT City and Shahpur.
Patel said no development project would remain stalled for lack of funds and urged citizens to report local needs and pending works.
Around 30 new e-buses under the PM-eBus Sewa were flagged off, while the government also highlighted beneficiary coverage, environmental protection and water conservation.
- Who
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with state and municipal officials, announced the works.
- What
- A ₹48.26 crore package was announced for Gandhinagar traffic, roads and urban infrastructure, alongside ₹1,848 crore of inaugurated or launched works.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat, including routes near GIFT City and Raksha Shakti Circle.
- Why
- To improve traffic and urban facilities and ensure development projects do not remain stalled for lack of funds.
- Fresh package
- ₹48.26 crore for Gandhinagar traffic, roads and urban infrastructure
- Total works
- ₹1,848 crore in projects were inaugurated or launched
- Municipal Corporation share
- ₹798 crore
- Roads and Buildings Department share
- ₹1,050 crore
- Bhat-Koteshwar underpass
- ₹20.76 crore
- Sabarmati bridge strengthening
- ₹12.80 crore
- New e-buses
- Around 30 buses flagged off under PM-eBus Sewa