Gift City, Ahmedabad

The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation is set to undertake a comprehensive renovation of the city's 430-kilometer underground drainage network as part of the Smart City project. This initiative, managed by the Department of Urban Development, aims to upgrade the existing sewage system, which will be transferred to the GMC's purview.

The state government has proposed making 2-meter wide staircases mandatory in all commercial constructions in Ahmedabad, regardless of building height. Currently, the width is stipulated based on building height. This amendment aims to enhance safety by allowing more people to exit buildings quickly during emergencies.

Ahmedabad's world-class sporting infrastructure and its ability to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games without major new construction were decisive factors in India's successful bid. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir highlighted that India's existing facilities matched the 'Games Reset' model, which emphasizes lower-cost hosting.

AMC plans to auction 16 Town Planning (TP) plots with a reserve price of Rs 1,207 crore. The revenue generated from these auctions will be used to finance key infrastructure works, including roads, bridges, water supply projects, pumping stations, and health centers. Most of the plots are located in premium western areas

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved six major urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,719.80 crore for Ahmedabad. These include sewer network rehabilitation, an Intelligent Water Management System, an Integrated Sludge Management Facility, and an Integrated Transit Management System.

Ahmedabad's Draft Outdoor Advertisement Policy 2026 proposes strict safety requirements for outdoor advertising installations, including a mandate for operators to maintain a third-party liability insurance policy of up to ₹1 crore for large or digital installations. This policy aims to prevent infrastructure damage, protect public safety.

The Gujarat government has signed MoU with HUDCO to secure long-term financing of up to ₹1 lakh crore for various infrastructure projects across the state. The funds will be utilized for projects including Gujarat Metro Rail Phases 2 and 3, expressways, sports infrastructure, and the development of modern infrastructure in Dholera.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of a 45-meter viaduct span over the busy Kalupur Flyover in Ahmedabad. This construction is part of the High-Speed Rail Corridor's progress.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is developing sports activity centers under nine city bridges as part of a plan to transform Ahmedabad into an international-level Sports City. Two centers are already operational, and work has commenced on three more.