Suryaa National Desk: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah visited Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several development projects. Within his Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency, he dedicated projects valued at over Rs 1,000 crore to the public, focusing on infrastructure and welfare under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with other public representatives and officials, attended the event.
As part of the city's infrastructure modernization, Amit Shah inaugurated several civic facilities, including a 4-kilometer flyover on the SG Highway from Iskcon to Sanand to address traffic congestion. He also opened a new urban health center and a knowledge hub.
The Minister inspected housing complexes in the Vadaj area and participated in a public meeting in Ranip. During this event, he oversaw the allocation of houses to beneficiaries through a computerized draw. Additionally, he laid foundation stones for projects aimed at improving drinking water supply and drainage systems.
In the railway sector, Amit Shah inaugurated projects in the Ahmedabad region worth approximately Rs 1,472 crore. These included the launch of the indigenous 'Kavach' train protection system on the Sabarmati-Kalol-Sabarmati route and the flagging off of India's first LNG-powered train service. He highlighted the central government's progress in railway electrification, safety standards, and freight capacity.
Speaking at the events, Amit Shah stated that infrastructure development in the country and Gujarat has accelerated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014. He noted that the central budget for Gujarat's development has increased significantly, emphasizing that the government's goal is to provide sustainable urban development and welfare. He also expressed satisfaction with the delivery of welfare schemes to beneficiaries.
