Sabarmati Riverfront Extension, Riverside Dining, Tropical Forest, & Other Attractions Proposed in AMC Draft Budget

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront, one of the city’s major attractions, is set to be extended as proposed in the Draft Budget for 2025-26 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).

According to the draft budget, the Riverfront Phase-3 development, covering the stretch from Indira Bridge to Narmada Main Canal, is proposed at an estimated cost of ₹1,000 crore. This 4.5 km-long stretch is planned for development under an MoU between the Government of Gujarat and Shobha Realty, Dubai, through the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation.

Additionally, the AMC has proposed building a meditation and yoga center in the Biodiversity Park on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, with an estimated cost of ₹25 crore.

An exhibition and performance art convention center, located behind the event center on the west bank, is also proposed with a provision of ₹50 crore for the project.

One of the proposed attractions is a riverside dining area between Nehru Bridge and Ellis Bridge on the west bank, with an estimated cost of ₹50 crore.

Meanwhile, a tropical forest with an estimated cost of ₹20 crore will be developed on the west side of the riverfront, under an artificial humid environment. Tropical plant species will be planted in 2,200 sq.m., with a walking path for visitors. A shade will also be built to protect visitors from direct sunlight. Plants such as Hibiscus, Heliconia, Bird of Paradise, Palm Trees, Bromeliads, and Orchids will be featured in this forest.

It is noteworthy that these proposals are part of the draft budget; changes may be made by the elected wing before the final budget is presented. DeshGujarat