Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Gujarat Launches Rs 4,870 Crore Development Projects in January
In January 2026, Gujarat started many big projects worth over Rs 4,870 crore.
The Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, said these projects will make life better for people.
In Surat, they started projects worth Rs 342 crore, including new houses and an auditorium.
They also talked about how Surat is very clean and uses green energy.
The city is working to use only renewable energy by 2030.
The projects are part of Gujarat's plan to be a model state for development.
Gujarat launched development projects worth over Rs 4,870 crore in January 2026.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated projects worth Rs 342 crore in Surat, including 1,304 redeveloped housing units.
Surat is highlighted as a model for cleanliness, green mobility, and sustainable development.
The Tapi Purification Project, costing Rs 931 crore, has stopped industrial wastewater from entering the Tapi River.
Surat Municipal Corporation aims to generate 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.
- Who
- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Mayor Daxesh Mavani
- What
- Launch of development projects worth Rs 4,870 crore across Gujarat
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To enhance ease of living and showcase the government's commitment to time-bound governance and development
- Total Development Projects
- Rs 4,870 crore
- Surat Municipal Corporation Projects
- Rs 342 crore
- Redeveloped Housing Units
- 1,304
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium Cost
- Rs 70 crore
- Tapi Purification Project Cost
- Rs 931 crore
- Renewable Energy Savings
- Rs 10 crore annually
- Renewable Energy Goal
- 100% by 2030
