PM Modi Unveils ₹5,400 Cr Projects in Gujarat

On August 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a major development push in his home state Gujarat, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects worth over ₹5,400 crore. These initiatives span a wide range of sectors, including railways, roads, power distribution, housing, and digital governance, reinforcing Gujarat’s role as a model for integrated infrastructure growth.

Railway Modernisation and Connectivity Boost

Rail Projects Worth ₹1,400 Crore

Key railway initiatives dedicated by the Prime Minister include,

• Doubling of the 65-km Mahesana–Palanpur line – ₹530 crore
• Gauge conversion of the Kalol–Kadi–Katosan Road line and the Bechraji–Ranuj line – ₹860 crore

These upgrades aim to enhance passenger convenience, reduce congestion, and facilitate faster freight movement, especially in north Gujarat, a region with rising industrial and agricultural activity.

New Train Services Launched

• Passenger train between Katosan Road and Sabarmati – Improves access to religious sites and local markets
• Car-loaded freight service from Bechraji – Enhances last-mile logistics and industrial connectivity

Road and Urban Infrastructure Projects

Highway and Transport Enhancements

• Widening of Viramgam–Khudad–Rampura road
• Six-lane underpasses on Ahmedabad–Mehsana–Palanpur road
• Railway overbridge on Ahmedabad–Viramgam route

These projects are designed to ease traffic bottlenecks, promote industrial growth, and improve regional trade infrastructure.

Urban Expansion and Mobility

• Foundation stone for Sardar Patel Ring Road widening – Expected to reduce congestion around Ahmedabad
• Urban upgrades include water supply and sewerage improvements to support sustainable urban living

Power Sector Modernisation

Projects Under UGVCL

Electricity distribution upgrades worth ₹1,000 crore were launched in Ahmedabad, Mehsana, and Gandhinagar under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Key benefits include,

• Reduced transmission losses
• Improved grid resilience during adverse weather
• Higher transformer safety standards
• Enhanced power reliability and efficiency

These developments align with the Power for All vision and aim to support the state’s industrial and residential energy needs.

Housing and Social Welfare

PMAY Urban Project

In Ahmedabad’s Ramapir No Tekro, Modi inaugurated an in-situ slum rehabilitation project under PMAY (Urban). This initiative provides,

• Dignified housing for the urban poor
• Improved access to basic amenities
• Upliftment of informal settlements through formal housing solutions

Digital Governance and Citizen Services

Administration Reforms

• Stamps and Registration Building in Ahmedabad West – Aims to streamline property documentation and citizen services
• State-level Data Storage Centre in Gandhinagar – Enhances data security and supports digital governance in public administration
• These reforms are part of Gujarat’s digital transformation and push for efficient, transparent public service delivery.