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Gujarat to Build 5 New Satellite Towns for Urban Growth

GANDHINAGAR: In a significant move towards planned urbanization, the state government has introduced initiatives to develop towns surrounding Gujarat’s five major cities—Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot—into fully equipped satellite towns. The Urban Development Department (UDD) has established a high-level committee to expedite infrastructure development, ensuring these new urban hubs evolve alongside their “mother cities.” As per a government notification released in October, the identified satellite towns include Kalol (under the Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority, Guda); Sanand (under the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, Auda); Savli (under Vadodara Urban Development Authority, Vuda); Bardoli (under Surat Urban Development Authority, Suda); and Hirasar…

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20,000 Villagers Protest Against Himmatnagar Development Board

GANDHINAGAR: In a significant demonstration, approximately 20,000 villagers, including farmers and cattle herders, rallied in Kanknol village, Himmatnagar taluka, Sabarkantha district on Thursday. They are calling for the cancellation of a notification to establish the Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority (Huda). The Huda development plan proposes the appropriation of land from farmers in 11 villages as part of a town planning initiative. This protest, organized by Huda Sankalan Samiti, has been ongoing for 40 days, with previous rallies where villagers submitted memoranda to the collector and other authorities. “We have decided to give the government a 15-day ultimatum to revoke the…

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Arvind SmartSpaces Teams Up for Vadodara Residential Project

NEW DELHI: Arvind SmartSpaces (ASL) has launched a joint development project in the Vadodara residential market on Ajwa Road. The project is expected to achieve a potential revenue exceeding ₹700 crore. According to Priyansh Kapoor, CEO and whole-time director of the company, “This initiative aligns with our strategy to expand into high-potential markets and solidify our footprint in the state. We aim to introduce new projects in Gujarat, Bengaluru, and MMR throughout the year.” Published On Oct 29, 2025 at 06:30 PM IST Join the community of over 2 million industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest insights…

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CAG Highlights Underuse of Welfare Fund for Construction Workers

Representative Image AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government has collected over Rs 4,700 crore as a welfare cess from developers over the past 16 years, until 2023. However, only Rs 808 crore, or 17%, has been utilized for worker welfare through a legally mandated board. This issue was highlighted in the audit report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which was presented in the legislative assembly on the last day of the monsoon session. The ‘performance audit on the welfare of building and other construction workers for the period 2017-22’ indicated that the absence of a Welfare Fund resulted…

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Gujarat CM greenlights ₹490 crore for panchayat housing

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a significant grant of Rs 489.95 crore for the construction of 2,055 new Gram Panchayat buildings as part of the Gram Panchayat Ghar cum Talati-Mantri Awas Yojana, aiming for complete saturation across the state. To solidify the role of Gram Panchayats as essential units in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, CM Patel’s office announced the substantial grant through a press release. The State Government’s Panchayat Department allocates funds from the annual budget to construct new Panchayat buildings for those that are dilapidated or nonexistent, along with residences for Talati-cum-Mantri officials. The facilities…

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PM to Inaugurate PMAY Homes in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat starting August 25, during which he will inaugurate 1,449 houses and 130 shops constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), with a total investment of Rs 133.42 crore, according to officials. The inauguration of these houses is a key event during his visit, as per an official statement. “As part of the in-situ slum redevelopment initiative under the PMAY (Urban), the Prime Minister will inaugurate rehabilitation efforts encompassing 1,449 houses and 130 shops at a cost of Rs 133.42 crore, located in sector-3 of the slum…

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Developers Urge Gujarat for Consistent Registration Fees

AHMEDABAD: Although the city is experiencing an uptick in redevelopment projects, developers are reporting that inconsistencies in the registration process are causing delays. The Urban Redevelopment Housing Society Welfare Association has reached out to the state government, highlighting that some sub-registrar offices impose a 1% registration fee based on jantri rates, while others charge a flat fee of Rs 100. The association is calling for a standardized registration process throughout the state. According to association president Jitendra Shah, “Ahmedabad holds significant potential for redevelopment. Currently, over 600 societies are negotiating with developers. More than 150 redevelopment projects have been completed,…

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Godrej Properties Buys 34 Acres in Vadodara

NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL), based in Mumbai, has purchased 34 acres of land in Vadodara. This land will primarily feature plotted residential units, providing an estimated saleable area of 900,000 sq ft. This acquisition marks GPL’s second land purchase in Gujarat within the last year. In October 2024, the company previously obtained a three-acre parcel in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad. Recently, the company also acquired a 48-acre land parcel through direct purchase in Doddaballapur, Bengaluru, which will mainly consist of plotted units with a potential development area of 1.1 million sq ft. Published On Jul 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM IST…

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Gujarat Waives ₹200 Fee for Ownership Certificates in SVAMITVA

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government has announced the waiver of the Rs 200 fee for ownership certificates under the SVAMITVA scheme, alleviating the financial strain on rural property owners, officials confirmed on Monday. Property owners in rural Gujarat can now obtain their “sanad” or ownership certificate at no cost under the SVAMITVA scheme. The SVAMITVA Yojana, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, aims to provide property cards to rural landholders nationwide. Utilizing drone technology, the ‘Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme’ surveys properties in populated rural regions, issuing property cards to…

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Gujarat Unveils New Policy for Township Projects After 16 Years

Representative image created by AI GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat is reexamining its urban housing strategy. As part of its Urban Development Year initiative, the state government is crafting a new township policy aimed at fostering organized and affordable housing throughout its cities. The previous policy from 2009 struggled to take off due to various implementation issues. The updated version aims to provide incentives such as eased floor space index (FSI), tax reductions, and improved alignment with urban development plans. Sixteen years after launching the 2009 Residential Township Policy, the government plans to entice real estate developers to create large-scale, self-sufficient townships. Senior…