Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects during his visit to his home state of Gujarat on March 31. A total of 44 urban development projects worth ₹5,295.54 crore will be launched to boost public welfare and strengthen modern infrastructure across the state.

Of these, foundation stones will be laid for 26 projects worth ₹3,427.14 crore, while 18 projects worth ₹1,868.40 crore will be inaugurated.

The largest share of projects will be undertaken by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, accounting for 32 projects worth ₹4,640.12 crore. Additionally, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation will execute seven projects worth ₹304.82 crore, the Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority will handle three projects worth ₹272.86 crore, and the Gujarat Urban Development Corporation will implement two projects worth ₹77.74 crore.

To preserve the heritage of the historic town of Vadnagar and promote tourism, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Heritage Town Urban Development and Road Beautification’ project, developed at a cost of ₹34.45 crore. The project includes modern road infrastructure, underground lighting, sandstone signage, and artistic enhancements at key landmarks such as Hatkeshwar Temple and the Music Museum.

In Patan, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate an 898-metre-long, three-leg railway overbridge constructed at Gate No. 41-A (LC-41A) at a cost of ₹43.29 crore. The project is expected to ease traffic congestion and provide safer, faster connectivity to nearly two lakh residents.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will prioritise the inauguration of houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for poor and middle-class families, helping thousands realise their dream of owning a home.

Additionally, major drainage and infrastructure projects in newly developing areas of Ahmedabad are expected to significantly transform the city’s urban landscape in the coming years.

Development works to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation:

1. Kharikat Canal Development (Packages 1, 2, 3) – Inauguration – ₹811.27 crore
2. 1,100 EWS houses at Nikol–Kathwada (TP-111) – Inauguration – ₹77.50 crore
3. 1,017 EWS houses at Chiloda–Naroda (TP-99) – Inauguration – ₹75.35 crore
4. 470 EWS houses at Naroda–Muthia (TP-71) – Inauguration – ₹56 crore
5. 672 houses (PPP) at Amraiwadi Slum Quarters – Inauguration – ₹54.92 crore
6. 448 EWS houses at Gota (TP-33) – Inauguration – ₹54.75 crore
7. 576 houses at Asarwa North (TP-30), Patrawali slum – Inauguration – ₹47.93 crore
8. 299 EWS houses at Hanspura–Naroda (TP-121) – Inauguration – ₹35.59 crore
9. Construction of a sports complex in Vastral Ward (TP-114) – Inauguration – ₹61.67 crore
10. Conversion of Gota–Godhavi canal into an RCC box canal – Inauguration – ₹131.97 crore
11. Water Distribution Station near Akash Darshan Society – Inauguration – ₹25.08 crore
12. 20 million litre tank at Dudheshwar Water Works – Inauguration – ₹31.07 crore
13. Water Distribution Station at Bhadaj (TP-406) – Inauguration – ₹47.40 crore
14. Kharikat Canal Phase-2 (Ropada Lake to Khari River) – Foundation stone – ₹1,061.43 crore
15. ITMS System Project 2.0 for BRTS and AMTS – Foundation stone – ₹467 crore
16. 14 km road development from Narol Circle to Naroda Patiya – Foundation stone – ₹255.35 crore
17. 728 houses (PPP) at Kazimiyano Tekro (TP-3) – Foundation stone – ₹105.02 crore
18. 595 houses (PPP) at Bhagubhaini Chali (TP-3) – Foundation stone – ₹73.59 crore
19. 350 LIG housing at Vatva Outfield (TP-58) – Khatmuhurat – ₹66.18 crore
20. 160 LIG housing at Naroda–Hanspura (TP-121) – Khatmuhurat – ₹38.80 crore
21. 1,600 mm drainage line (micro-tunnelling) in Vastral Ward – Khatmuhurat – ₹31.24 crore
22. New auditorium at Naroda Ward (TP-75) – Khatmuhurat – ₹86.29 crore
23. Additional 100 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Raska – Khatmuhurat – ₹79.48 crore
24. Advanced Food Testing Laboratory at C.G. Road – Khatmuhurat – ₹37.22 crore
25. Reconstruction of Subhash Bridge (4-lane + 2-lane bridge) – Khatmuhurat – ₹236 crore
26. Various roads under Thematic Precinct Package-1 in West Zone – Khatmuhurat – ₹282.82 crore
27. Lotus Park Development (Ghatlodia Lake) – Khatmuhurat – ₹128.85 crore
28. Drainage network in North-West Zone (TP-56, 151-A, etc.) – Khatmuhurat – ₹42.93 crore
29. Drainage network in North-West Zone (TP-54, 55, 228, etc.) – Khatmuhurat – ₹40.47 crore
30. Drainage network in North-West Zone (TP-40, 41, 53-A, etc.) – Foundation stone – ₹28.42 crore
31. Lake connectivity network in Hebatpur–Thaltej area – Foundation stone – ₹27.85 crore
32. Water line shifting near Narendra Modi Stadium for Olympics 2036 – Foundation stone – ₹40.68 crore

Development works of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority

1. Construction of 624 EWS-II houses at Vasna–Hadmatiya (TP-09) – Foundation stone – ₹80.50 crore
2. Construction of 1,352 EWS-II houses at Vasna–Hadmatiya (TP-09) – Inauguration – ₹165.54 crore
3. Drainage network and 7.0 MLD STP at Mota Chiloda (TP-17) – Foundation stone – ₹26.82 crore
4. Construction of a Working Women’s Hostel in GMC area (TP-06) – Foundation stone – ₹25.61 crore
5. Sector-11 Business Corridor road development and beautification – Foundation stone – ₹25.53 crore
6. Construction of four lakes at Rakheja and storm water line – Foundation stone – ₹25.02 crore
7. Storm water line in Koba, Raysan and Randesan areas – Foundation stone – ₹59.48 crore
8. 1,800 mm drainage trunk main from TP-29 to Adalaj TSPS – Khatmuhurat – ₹62.15 crore
9. New roads in villages including Kudasan, Raysan, Randesan and Sargasan – Khatmuhurat – ₹72.91 crore
10. Construction of 15 MLD STP at Pethapur – Inauguration – ₹34.12 crore

The Urban Development Department of the state government has finalised preparations for these programmes. The Prime Minister’s visit is expected to mark a significant step towards strengthening and modernising Gujarat’s urban infrastructure.