Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a series of industrial infrastructure projects worth Rs 271.20 crore in Gujarat on March 31, officials confirmed. The projects, implemented by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), focus on improving drainage and overall infrastructure in the Sanand and Naroda industrial estates in the Ahmedabad region.
A centerpiece of the initiative is a Rs 244-crore drainage project in Sanand, designed to permanently address chronic waterlogging during the monsoon season. Spread over approximately 2,056 hectares, the Sanand Industrial Estate has become a hub for high-technology sectors, including semiconductors, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, hosting more than 1,150 operational units.
The Sanand drainage works include two major RCC stormwater projects: an 18.71-km-long drain along the east and west sides of the estate to manage internal and upstream water, and an 18.35-km drainage network near main entry points along the Sanand–Viramgam highway. Officials said these measures are expected to make Sanand a “zero waterlogging” zone, ensuring uninterrupted industrial operations.
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In Naroda, one of Gujarat’s oldest industrial estates established in 1963, Rs 27.20 crore has been spent on modernization under the Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure (A.I.I.) scheme. Upgrades include widening internal roads, constructing stormwater drains, paving footpaths and parking areas across 1.19 lakh square metres, and installing street lighting, high-mast lights, security cabins, and toilet blocks.
Officials highlighted that the improvements in both estates will benefit thousands of industrial units by facilitating smoother movement of goods, reducing operational disruptions, and enhancing overall efficiency. They also emphasized that these projects would make Gujarat more attractive to global investors and accelerate industrial growth in the region.
The inauguration will be attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, members of the state cabinet, and representatives from the industrial sector. Officials said the event would underscore Gujarat’s ongoing focus on robust industrial infrastructure and investor-friendly initiatives.
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