Tourism, Transit, Transformation—CM Patel Charts Gujarat’s Growth Map

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar, assessing the progress of 12 high-priority development projects worth ₹11,735 crore. These initiatives span across tourism, infrastructure, metro rail, smart city development, and urban welfare, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat”.

Key Projects Under Review

Vadnagar Integrated Development: Includes beautification of historical sites like Sharmistha Talav, Saptrishi Aaro, and the creation of a music museum honoring Tana-Riri
Tourism Infrastructure: Holistic development of Ambaji, Pavagadh, Porbandar’s Mokarsagar, Dwarka corridor, Shivrajpur and Somnath beaches, and Kantharpur Mahakali Vad
Dholera SIR: Review of ₹7,551 crore worth of infrastructure including expressways, international airport, railway line, and social amenities like hospitals, schools, and fire stations
Metro Rail Projects: Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 and Surat Metro corridors
Environmental Projects: Mangrove restoration and green wall development across 516 hectares near Dholera coast

CM’s Directives and Vision

CM Patel emphasized the need for:

Timely completion of all projects
Quality assurance through field visits and continuous monitoring
Inter-departmental coordination via a high-level committee chaired by the Chief Secretary
Regular follow-ups with central ministries and agencies involved in project execution

He reiterated that these projects are critical to Gujarat’s transformation into a model state of integrated and inclusive development, echoing the national agenda of economic and cultural revitalization.

Sources: OneIndia Gujarati, Ahmedabad Mirror, Times of India, ANI News