Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Gujarat's GIFT City Launches India's First Utility Tunnel
Gujarat's GIFT City, a smart city project, has introduced India's first utility tunnel.
This tunnel helps manage all the city's important services like water, electricity, and waste in one underground place.
This means the city won't need to dig up roads for repairs, making it a 'digging-free city'.
The city also has a special control center that monitors everything in real-time and a system that cools buildings more efficiently.
GIFT City is home to many international businesses and has over 1,000 companies registered there.
It's a big step in making cities smarter and more sustainable.
GIFT City in Gujarat has launched India's first utility tunnel, a breakthrough in urban infrastructure.
The utility tunnel houses all municipal services, eliminating the need for road excavation for repairs.
GIFT City features a Command and Control Centre (C4) for real-time utility monitoring and emergency response.
The city boasts India's first fully automated waste management system and a district cooling system.
GIFT City hosts over 1,000 financial and technology entities, including leading global banks and insurers.
- Who
- Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)
- What
- Launch of India's first utility tunnel and other infrastructure projects
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Why
- To enhance urban experience and boost recreational, environmental, and healthcare amenities
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Size
- 1,000 acres
- Utility Tunnel
- First of its kind in India
- Command and Control Centre (C4)
- India's first fully automated urban management system
- District Cooling System
- First in India for commercial use
- Registered Companies
- Over 1,034
- Banks
- 38 with total assets of USD 100.14 billion