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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Frees Land for Municipalities to Boost Urban Infrastructure

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced a policy to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for 11 types of essential public infrastructure. This decision will relieve approximately 152 municipalities from paying 25-50% of market value for land acquisition. The move is designed to simplify the land allotment process and accelerate urban development projects. Citizens are expected to benefit from quicker access to vital services like water supply, sewerage, and healthcare.

Key Points: Gujarat Allots Free Govt Land to Municipalities for 11 Key Facilities

  • Free land for 11 infrastructure types
  • Reduces financial burden on 152 municipalities
  • Streamlines land allotment process
  • Aims for faster urban development
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Gujarat CM to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for 11 types of basic infrastructure facilities

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel's decision to allot government land free of cost to 152 municipalities for 11 types of essential infrastructure, reducing financial burden.

"a significant people-centric decision to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for public welfare projects - Gujarat Government"

Gandhinagar, January 26

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant people-centric decision to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for public welfare projects in towns and cities across the state.

To ensure greater transparency in urban administration and the timely delivery of basic amenities to citizens, municipalities will now be easily allotted land free of cost for developing 11 types of essential infrastructure facilities.

As a result of this people-centric decision by Chief Minister Patel, around 152 municipalities in the state will be relieved from paying 25 to 50 per cent of the market value or jantri rates that were earlier required to acquire government land for development works.

Additionally, the land allotment process will also become simpler and more streamlined.

Under the Chief Minister's decision to provide government land free of cost to municipalities for public utility and welfare projects, a citizen-centric approach has been adopted to ensure easy access to essential civic facilities such as Nagar Seva Sadan, fire stations, sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, underground sewerage, drainage pumping stations, water supply projects, solid and liquid waste management plants, stormwater drainage works, anganwadis, town halls, community halls, and convention centres.

As a result of this decision by Chief Minister Patel, the financial burden on 152 municipalities will be reduced, enabling faster implementation of development projects and giving fresh momentum to urban development.

Citizens will also benefit from quicker access to essential services such as water supply, sewerage, education, and healthcare.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step in theory, but the real test is implementation. I hope there is a strict timeline and accountability. We've seen many announcements before where projects get stuck in red tape. Let's hope this leads to actual anganwadis and water plants on the ground.
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Aman W
Reducing the financial burden on 152 municipalities is huge. This saved money can now be used for better quality construction and maintenance of these facilities. Hope other states take note of this model for urban development.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Gujarat, the focus on basic infrastructure like stormwater drainage is very welcome. My previous city faced terrible flooding every monsoon. Streamlining the land process is key to getting these projects done faster.
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Vikram M
Solid and liquid waste management plants are desperately needed in many towns. The land cost was a major hurdle. This policy removes that barrier. Now, municipalities have no excuse to delay these essential services. A much-needed push for swachhata.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the intent, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions "greater transparency," but how will that be ensured? Will there be a public portal tracking which land is allotted to which project? Transparency in the allotment process itself is crucial to prevent misuse.
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Nisha Z

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