Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Vadodara’s Mandvi Gate Repair Tender Delayed Due to Staffing
Imagine a very important gate in Vadodara is starting to fall apart.
The city wants to fix it, but they need to get permission and hire people to do the work.
They have to follow a special process, like sending the plan through different bosses in the city government.
But, the people in charge of this project haven't been assigned yet.
This is slowing down the whole process.
Now, the city is waiting for new workers before they can start making the gate strong again.
Vadodara's Mandvi Gate, a city landmark, is facing repair delays.
The Heritage Cell is awaiting staff appointments to issue a repair tender.
A consultant prepared the tender proposal after public concern.
The tender process involves multiple levels of VMC officials.
Staffing issues in the Heritage Cell are causing the delay.
- Who
- The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC).
- What
- The tender for the repair of Mandvi Gate is delayed.
- When
- Nearly four months after signs of crumbling in April.
- Where
- Vadodara, at the Mandvi Gate.
- Why
- Due to the delay in the appointment of staff in the Heritage Cell.
- Location
- Mandvi Gate, Vadodara
- Issue
- Column crushing
- Department Involved
- Heritage Cell of the VMC
- Cause of Delay
- Staffing issues