8 months ago
Gujarat Suspends Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority Formation
The Gujarat government has decided to stop the creation of a new urban development area called HUDA in Himmatnagar.
This area would have included 11 nearby villages.
The government first announced this plan in November 2023 and shared a draft in September 2025.
However, the villagers were worried because they thought they might lose their farmland without getting any money for it.
They also believed that their small town was not like big cities and didn't need such a big change.
After the villagers protested, the government listened to their concerns and decided to pause the plan for now.
A group of ministers and village representatives met with the Deputy Chief Minister, who then announced the suspension of the HUDA formation.
The Gujarat government suspended the formation of the Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority (HUDA) covering 11 villages in Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha district.
The decision was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi after a meeting with village representatives.
The initial notification for HUDA was issued in November 2023, and a draft plan was presented in September 2025.
Villagers protested under the Himmatnagar HUDA Sankalan Samiti, fearing loss of land without compensation.
A four-minister committee was formed to address the villagers' concerns, leading to the suspension of the HUDA formation.
- Who
- Gujarat government, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Himmatnagar HUDA Sankalan Samiti, 11 villages in Himmatnagar
- What
- Suspension of the formation of the Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority (HUDA)
- Where
- Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat
- When
- Late Wednesday (unspecified date), after a meeting in Gandhinagar
- Why
- Due to protests by villagers who feared losing land without compensation and concerns about the urban dynamics of the region
Key facts
- Location
- Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat
- Villages Affected
- 11
- Announcement Date
- Late Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Initial Notification Date
- November 11, 2023
- Draft Plan Date
- September 7, 2025
- Committee Members
- Arjun Modhwadia, Rushikesh Patel, Pradyuman Vaja
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Harsh Sanghavi
Quotes
Utsav Patel
Convener of the Himmatnagar HUDA Sankalan Samiti
“The state government had announced to form HUDA in 2012 too, but the plan was suspended following an agitation in 2015.”
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“Later, through a notification dated November 11, 2023, the HUDA was announced. A total of 11 villages were to be added to HUDA. Its draft plan was presented on September 7, 2025. After that, farmers of 11 villages launched an agitation.”
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Official Release
Government statement
“After carefully listening to the leaders and villagers who had come to make a representation on HUDA, the state government has suspended the decision to form Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority for now.”
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Sources
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