Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated development projects worth ₹249 crore in Surat under the Urban Development Year 2025 initiative. The works, executed by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA), aim to improve civic infrastructure, traffic management, and public amenities across the city.
The CM also laid foundation stones for projects worth an additional ₹109 crore, including road resurfacing, four-way junctions, and asphalt works under town planning schemes. Patel emphasized that Gujarat’s rapid urban growth reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of modern infrastructure and citizen-focused development. The projects are expected to ease congestion, enhance mobility, and provide cleaner, more efficient civic services for Surat’s expanding population.
Notable updates
• CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated ₹249 crore worth of projects in Surat under SMC and SUDA
• Foundation stones laid for ₹109 crore of additional works, including traffic and road upgrades
• Projects include asphalt roads, resurfacing, and four-way junctions under town planning schemes
• Initiative part of Urban Development Year 2025 celebrations
• CM highlighted Gujarat’s progress under PM Modi’s leadership
Major takeaway
The ₹249 crore investment underscores Surat’s emergence as a hub of urban modernization, with projects designed to improve infrastructure, mobility, and quality of life for residents.
Sources: ANI, Times of India, ET Infra, Indian Masterminds, OneIndia Gujarati