Ahmedabad received a major development boost on Friday as Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple civic projects worth ₹1,507 crore. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was present during the event, which also included the draw for housing units built under various government schemes.

28 Projects Inaugurated, 30 New Works Launched

In a ceremony held in Ahmedabad, Amit Shah inaugurated 28 public-oriented projects worth ₹525 crore and performed the groundbreaking for 30 new development works valued at ₹982 crore. Among them was the foundation-stone laying for a new mini sports complex at Devnagar.

The event also saw the draw for 465 houses built under the Chief Minister Housing Scheme and 1,573 units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Symbolic keys were handed over to beneficiaries by the Union Minister.

Additionally, 102 newly recruited Assistant Firemen of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation received their appointment letters.

“Ahmedabad Preparing Itself for Commonwealth 2030 and Olympic 2036”

Speaking at the event, Amit Shah highlighted the transformative impact of sports infrastructure in Ahmedabad. He said the city has become a model for efficient use of space—developing mini sports arenas, libraries, open gyms and yoga centres under flyovers.

“With the world’s largest cricket stadium and the upcoming Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Ahmedabad has secured the hosting rights for the Commonwealth Games 2030,” Shah said. “The city is also preparing to welcome global police and fire brigade games in 2029, and 13 international sporting events in the run-up to a potential bid for the 2036 Olympics.”

Shah also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for turning Gujarat into a hub of sports and youth development through initiatives like Khel Mahakumbh and Khelo India.

Ayodhya Temple Milestones Highlighted

Referring to the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Shah said, “From the bhoomipujan in 2019 to the pran pratishtha in 2024, and the ceremonial flag hoisting in 2025, the entire journey has been completed under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.” He added that work is progressing at the birthplace of Sita Mata as well.

“Nation Advancing Under PM Modi”

The Union Minister said India’s global stature has risen across multiple sectors such as security, economy, renewable energy, foodgrain production, and infrastructure. He listed major Gujarat-linked national milestones including the world’s largest renewable energy park in Kutch, Dholera’s greenfield smart city, the Surat–Chennai Expressway, Gift City, and the upcoming Ahmedabad–Mumbai bullet train.

Shah urged citizens to plant and nurture 5 to 50 trees each to contribute to making Gandhinagar India’s greenest Lok Sabha constituency.

CM: Gandhinagar Now Among India’s Most Developed Parliamentary Constituencies

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel praised Shah’s leadership, stating that more than ₹22,551 crore worth of development has taken place in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha region in recent years.

He said Ahmedabad is set to evolve into India’s sports capital, thanks to upcoming world-class facilities and the momentum generated by the Commonwealth Games 2030 hosting.

Patel further highlighted improvements in housing, road connectivity, water supply and drainage systems, along with green cover expansion, lake redevelopment, Miyawaki urban forests, and oxygen parks.

Major Local Projects Opened or Launched

During his Ahmedabad visit, Amit Shah also inaugurated:

• 881 EWS houses—Tulsi Residency at Thaltej

• Electotherm Garden in South Bopal

• Shri Kshetra Lake redevelopment at Sarkhej

• Redeveloped Bhakt Kavi Narsinh Mehta Lake at Vastrapur

• Narayanrao Bhandari Open Party Plot at Memnagar

• Rehabilitation housing (350 units) at New Wadaj–Natna Chhapra

He also laid the foundation for a mini sports complex at Gota and visited sports and community facilities near Ranip Railway Overbridge and New Ranip.