Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Jamnagar Clears Encroachments Along Rangmati River Banks
The Jamnagar government is removing buildings along the Rangmati river because they are built illegally.
The government is doing this to prevent floods and to create a nicer area by the river.
The demolished buildings included homes, businesses, and even a religious structure with a bathtub inside.
Officials say these buildings caused the river to flood more easily and that this plan is part of the city's pre-monsoon plan.
The whole area is being cleared to make way for a new riverfront project.
Jamnagar administration cleared over 400 structures on Rangmati river banks.
An anti-encroachment drive, citing flooding, illegal occupation, and riverfront development.
A religious structure with a bathtub and multiple rooms was among the demolished buildings.
The encroached land is valued at approximately Rs 193.57 crore, according to JMC.
The drive is a joint action by the JMC and District Police, and done in phases.
- Who
- The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) and the District Police.
- What
- Jamnagar administration demolished structures on Rangmati river banks as part of an anti-encroachment drive.
- When
- The demolitions took place on Saturday.
- Where
- On the banks of the Rangmati river in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- To address severe flooding, illegal occupation, and to facilitate a riverfront development project.
Government Justification
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Flood Prevention
Government Justification
The demolitions are necessary to prevent flooding.
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Legality of Structures
Government Justification
Encroachments are illegal.
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Riverfront Project
Government Justification
Aimed at riverfront development.
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- Total Structures Cleared
- About 400
- Area of Cleared Land
- 71,933.5 square meters
- Value of Encroached Land
- Rs 193.57 crore
- Location
- Bachu Nagar, Jamnagar
- Involved Parties
- JMC, District Police