Gujarat govt allocates Rs 48,736 crore for 2.84 lakh projects

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government sanctioned Rs 48,736 crore for 2.84 lakh infrastructure development projects in various cities of the state.

According to the government, the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana has been extended until 2026–27, and cities in Gujarat have received Rs 18,395 crore from the Union government under various schemes.

These projects are related to basic infrastructure, stormwater lines, lake beautification, road works, water supply, and street lighting, among others. The scheme has expanded to fund social infrastructure projects like urban health centres, hospitals, anganwadis, libraries, and sports complexes. The recent enhancement of the scheme’s scope includes funding for urban transport, traffic management, railway overbridges and underbridges, ring roads, and flyovers. DeshGujarat