Sarkhej, Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a revised budget of Rs 18,518 crore for 2026-27, with a significant allocation for development works. The budget prioritizes basic civic services, infrastructure, urban mobility, and heritage conservation, aiming to improve residents' quality of life and enhance the city's infrastructure.

As part of the sports infrastructure development plan, Rs 100 crore has been allocated to convert Ahmedabad's SG Highway into a 'green urban highway'. This initiative is expected to improve the aesthetic appeal and environmental quality of the corridor, enhancing urban living.

Housing sales in Ahmedabad saw a 2% increase in 2025, reaching 18,752 units, while average property prices grew by 3% to Rs 3,197 per sq ft. This indicates a stable and growing real estate market in the city, driven by sustained demand and moderate price appreciation. The growth is expected to continue, making homeownership attainable.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure and public welfare projects in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. These include railway overbridges, grade separators, bridges, flyovers, roads, redeveloped lakes (Vastrapur and Sarkhej Shakari), public gardens, yoga studios, primary health centers, and sports complexes.