Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated Rs 5,400 crores to nation development works in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He dedicated multiple railway projects worth over Rs 1,400 crore to the nation, including doubling the Maharana-Palanpur Rail Line and gauge conversion of the Kalol-Kadi-Katosan Road Rail Line and 40 km Bechraji-Ranuj Rail Line. These projects will ensure smoother, safer, and more seamless connectivity, promoting regional economic integration. Modi also inaugurated the widening of Viramgam–Khudad–Rampura road, construction of six-lane vehicle underpasses, and railway overbridge. He also inaugurated power distribution projects in Ahmedabad, Mehsana, and Gandhinagar under Uttar Gujarat Viji Company Limited (UGVCL),
Aiming to reduce losses, modernize the network, and strengthen infrastructure. He also inaugurated the development of slums, road widening projects, and key infrastructure projects in Gujarat. In a landmark visit to Ahmedabad on 25 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Ahmedabad Metro) dedicated and laid the foundation for a comprehensive set of development works totalling ₹5,400 crore, covering key infrastructure sectors that promise to reshape urban and regional dynamics. The railway sector witnessed a major boost with the doubling of the 65 km Mahesana–Palanpur line (₹530 crore) and gauge conversions on the Kalol–Kadi–Katosan.
Behari Anuj routes (₹860 crore), collectively amounting to over ₹1,400 crore. These enhancements will significantly reduce travel times, ease freight movement, and improve passenger convenience across North Gujarat. Complementing these upgrades, a new passenger train between Katosan Road and Sabarmati and a car-loaded freight service from Behari were unveiled to bolster connectivity to religious sites and industrial hubs. On the road infrastructure front, several pivotal projects were initiated, including the widening of the Viramgam–Khudad–Rampura road, the construction of six-lane underpasses on the Ahmedabad–Mehsana–Palanpur
Route, and a railway overbridge at Ahmedabad–Viramgam. These improvements aim to alleviate congestion, enhance safety, and catalyze regional trade In the power distribution domain, Modi launched schemes worth over ₹1,000 crore under UGVCL. Implemented under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, these projects focus on reducing transmission losses, lowering weather-related outages, and upgrading transformer safety standards signaling a major leap in power reliability for Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Mehsana Urban infrastructure and governance improvements were integral to the launch. The Prime Minister inaugurated an in-situ slum rehabilitation project at Ramapir No Tekro (Sector-3, Ahmedabad) under PMAY (Urban), offering dignified housing
Solutions to urban poor households. Foundational work also began on widening the Sardar Patel Ring Road to ease traffic bottlenecks, alongside upgrades to water supply and sewerage systems across the city Moreover, governance and digital infrastructure received substantial attention. A new Stamps & Registration building in Ahmedabad West was inaugurated to streamline public services, while a state-level Data Storage Centre in Gandhinagar was launched to strengthen data security and facilitate digital administration This ₹5,400 crore initiative underscores a holistic model of urban and regional development under
The Make in India and Digital India banners. For context on the urban transformation landscape in Gujarat, you can explore the Ahmedabad Metro project—an evolving mass-transit system enhancing intra-city mobility—as referenced in related infrastructure narratives. Visit the Ahmedabad Metro page for updates. The Prime Minister’s visit also included a vibrant roadshow in Ahmedabad that drew enthusiastic UGVCL public participation, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to citizen-cantered development. Collectively, these projects promise to yield tangible improvements in transportation, housing, governance, and energy resilience propelling Ahmedabad and Greater Gujarat toward sustainable economic growth and enhanced quality of life.
