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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

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 Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) is preparing to release a draft Development Plan for 2041, a 20-year urban planning framework designed to guide the city's long-term growth. This plan will expand AUDA's jurisdiction and align with Ahmedabad's aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has presented its highest-ever draft budget of Rs 17,018 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. The budget prioritizes infrastructure, and sports facilities, in preparation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Key allocations include Rs 1,000 crore for elevated corridors and Rs 8,247 crore for sustainable and climate-resilient projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ahmedabad Dholera Expressway and various industrial development initiatives in Gujarat on March 31. The visit includes the inauguration of completed development projects worth ₹271.20 crore by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) in Sanand, Ahmedabad district.