Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has reportedly approved a proposal allowing the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) to denotify around 36 sq km of land currently classified under the agricultural zone on the outskirts of the city. The decision is likely to be implemented after the conclusion of the local body elections. Large parts of Ognaj, Shilaj, Ghuma, Bhadaj, Lambha, Laxmipura, Kathwada, Kamod, Vanjar, Fatehwadi and Vastral presently fall under AUDA’s agricultural zoning in ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved six zone change proposals submitted by the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), paving the way for major land-use changes in Godhavi, Kathwada, Jamiyatpura, Pardhol and Virochananagar. The approvals are expected to accelerate urban expansion, industrial growth and infrastructure development in the outskirts of Ahmedabad, particularly towards the Sanand corridor. Among the proposals, the most significant change has been cleared in Godhavi,...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has found that 33 flats allotted under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) scheme at the Madhurmilan Housing Scheme in Koteshwar, Gandhinagar, were illegally rented out in violation of allotment conditions, officials said on Monday. According to AUDA, the housing scheme comprises 266 residential units constructed at Koteshwar under the EWS category. The units were allotted through a draw process during 2021–22. The scheme is loca...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has initiated the tender process for the construction of a new 36-metre-wide “Model TP Road,” along with 18-metre-wide internal roads, in the Manipur–Godhavi area (T.P. 429). The major infrastructure project is estimated to cost approximately ₹30.95 crore and aims to introduce modern urban standards to the developing locality. A Multi-Modal Transit Corridor The proposed model road will have a comprehensive 36-metre Right of ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has received a total of 14 applications seeking zone changes in areas falling under its jurisdiction over the past two years, as of January 25, 2026. The information was provided by the Urban Development and Urban Housing Minister in the Assembly in response to a question raised during the ongoing budget session. According to the reply, out of the 14 applications received for zone changes, approval has been granted in six cases so f...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has put forward a proposal to develop a new service road running parallel to the Ring Road to reduce recurring traffic congestion near Vaishnodevi Circle on the SG Highway. The proposal will be incorporated into the Khodiyar Town Planning (TP) Scheme 60, which will be revised and forwarded to the state government for approval. The decision was taken at AUDA’s 309th board meeting on Tuesday. The board also reviewed progress and consul...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has initiated planning for a major 8-lane road corridor aimed at improving connectivity between the Manipur–Godhavi area and Sanand. The civic authority has already invited proposals seeking consultancy services for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of a new 8-lane road corridor, spanning approximately 6 kilometers near the Godhavi–Manipur area within the AUDA jurisdiction. As per reports, the n...Read More

Ahmedabad: Two personnel of the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) were hospitalised on Sunday evening after being exposed to chlorine fumes while responding to a gas leak near an AUDA garden in Ghatlodia. According to officials, the control room received a call around 5:40 pm reporting that residents near Maharana Pratap Road were experiencing breathlessness and irritation due to a suspected gas leak. An AFES team was immediately sent to the spot. Firemen Yuvrajsinh and Vijay Chauha...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) is set to begin the long-awaited expansion work of the Sardar Patel (S.P.) Ring Road by December 7, with most technical procedures now complete. The project, for which the foundation stone was laid in August this year, aims to convert the existing four-lane stretch, connecting six National Highways and eleven State Highways, into a six-lane corridor. The S.P. Ring Road currently carries around one lakh vehicles every day, making the up...Read More