Gujarat CM launches projects worth Rs 585 crore for Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday, May 28, launched several developments projects worth Rs 585 crore for Ahmedabad city. The 25 development projects announced include Phase-2 of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project. The Sabarmati project is to be developed on both sides of the river, from Duffnala to Indira Bridge, at an average length of 5.5 kilometre and an estimated cost of Rs 850 crore.

CM Rupani said that the state government is planning to administer COVID-19 vaccines to 10 lakh youths in the coming eight years. He added during video conferencing that we are vaccinating around 1.25 lakh youth daily in the state and with 50 per cent of the population vaccinated, the authorities will soon find victory over COVID-19. The state government is working towards making it the first corona-free state of the country, he added. Other projects in the plan include bridges, electric buses, water projects, garden projects, urban health centres, renovation of anganwadis, sports complexes and gymnasiums.

Keshav Varma, Chairman, Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited, said that there was delay in the construction works due to the pandemic and planning for six months was done so that authorities do not rush into it. He added that this project will be the prime example of comprehensive planning. Other development project inaugurated include barrage-cum-bridge over riverfront Phase 2, which will help in balancing the water level of the river so that the water can be reserved for the city for 10-15 days and used when there is an emergency.