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Gujarat Plans Five Satellite Towns to Relieve City Pressure by 2030

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: Gujarat is planning to establish five satellite towns with metro-like amenities and enhanced economic potential to alleviate pressure on major urban centers by 2030, officials announced on Friday. As per a government statement, the proposed satellite towns include Sanand near Ahmedabad, Savli (Vadodara), Kalol (Gandhinagar), Bardoli (Surat), and Hirasar (Rajkot). “The state government is currently seeking urban planners to create master plans for these towns and is in the process of appointing planners through a tender process. By 2030, we aim to equip these towns with metro-like facilities and enhance their economic capabilities, thereby reducing the…

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Panel Established to Revise Gujarat Land Revenue Act

Representative AI image GANDHINAGAR: The state government recently established a committee led by retired IAS officer C.L. Meena to review the Gujarat Land Revenue Act of 1879 and related regulations. The objective is to recommend necessary amendments to the Act. The committee, composed of other members like M.B. Parmar and Anis Mankad (both retired IAS officers) along with a member secretary, is tasked with submitting its report within six months. A notification regarding this was released on December 22. As outlined in the notification, the committee is responsible for assessing the revenue department’s rules, resolutions, and manuals connected to this…

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21% of Builders Still Haven’t Filed Gujarat RERA Report

AHMEDABAD: Despite receiving an extension, only 79% of developers have submitted their annual financial reports for 2024-25, as reported by sources from GujRERA (Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority). The authority has put in place a penalty system for developers who fail to adhere to the regulations. Historically, about 80% of developers complied with submitting this Form-5. GujRERA also actively pursues action against non-compliant developers. Each promoter is obligated to have their accounts audited within six months after the financial year ends for every registered project and must upload the annual report in Form-5 to their GujRERA webpage. This year, for…

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Gujarat’s Real Estate Transformed by Redevelopment Wave

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s real estate sector is undergoing a significant transformation as redevelopment and joint development projects rapidly gain traction due to rising land prices and changing business models. Official statistics reveal a notable increase in registered development agreements, indicating that builders and landowners are opting for partnership models rather than outright land acquisitions. In 2024, a total of 777 redevelopment and joint development agreements were recorded in Gujarat, generating over Rs 55 crore in stamp duty for the state government. The momentum continued into 2025, with 983 agreements registered by November 30, yielding more than Rs 59 crore in stamp…

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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…