Gujarat govt approval for setting up model fire stations in five towns

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has granted in-principle approval for setting up model fire stations in 20 towns in last one year. The government has today granted such permission to five municipalities – Navsari, Bardoli, Rajpipla, Lunawada and Dholka at a cost of Rs. 36.12 crore. The approval has been given at the level of Chief Minister.

Five municipalities listed above had passed resolution for setting up fire stations. The Chief Minister who also holds portfolio of the urban development department granted in-principle approval to their proposals.

The works shall involve, fire protection system, underground water tank, elevated storage reserves, housing for fire staffers and latest fire station buildings.

The government had earlier granted approval for setting up modern fire stations in Anand, Nadiad, Amreli, Godhra, Vyara, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch, Botad, Dahod, Khambhaliya, Gondal, Modasa, Patan, Mahesana and Karjan. DeshGujarat