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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Inaugurates Key Govt Offices & Water Station in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone for new government office buildings for the Revenue and Food & Civil Supplies departments in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia area. He also inaugurated a newly constructed Water Distribution Station built at a cost of Rs 55.31 crore for the ward. The station features significant storage capacity with a 250 lakh litre underground tank and a 25 lakh litre overhead tank. This infrastructure project is aimed at ensuring adequate water supply for numerous residential areas within the Ghatlodia region.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Lays Foundation for Govt Offices in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia

  • Foundation for new govt offices laid
  • Rs 55.31 crore water station inaugurated
  • 250 lakh litre underground tank capacity
  • Services consolidated for Ghatlodia citizens
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lays foundation stone for govt offices in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates a new water station and lays the foundation for government offices in Ghatlodia to improve citizen services and water supply.

"citizens of the Ghatlodiya area will be able to access government services more easily in one place - Official Release"

Ahmedabad, March 8

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone for the new building of the Government Chavdi of the Revenue Department and the office of the Food and Civil Supplies Department at Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad, an official release said on Sunday.

Notably, with the construction of these new offices by the district administration, citizens of the Ghatlodiya area will be able to access government services more easily in one place.

On this occasion, Ahmedabad Collector Sujeet Kumar, Mayor Pratibha Jain, Deputy Mayor Shri Jatin Patel, local MLAs, local corporators, officials, and staff of the district administration, and a large number of local citizens were present.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed Water Distribution Station in the Ghatlodiya ward of Ahmedabad.

A new Water Distribution Station has been constructed for Rs 55.31 crore in the Ghatlodiya Ward, located in the North-West Zone of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad, a release said.

The station has an underground tank and pump house with a capacity of 250 lakh litres and an overhead tank with a capacity of 25 lakh litres. With this facility, residents of the entire Ghatlodiya TP-2 area, including the stretch from Ghatlodiya Bridge to Pavapuri Crossroads, Laxmangarh Crossroads, Sattadhar Crossroads up to Bhuyangdev Crossroads, as well as Ghatlodiya Gamtal(village site or village settlement area), Karmachari Nagar, CP Nagar, Arjun Tower and Sanskrut Flats, will receive adequate water supply, it added.

On this occasion, Mayor Pratibha Jain, MLA, Hasmukh Patel, Deputy Mayor, Jatin Patel, Standing Committee Chairman, Devang Dani, other AMC office-bearers, AMC Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, senior officials, and residents of the Ghatlodiya area were present.

- ANI

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Priya S
A water distribution station costing over 55 crores? That seems like a very high amount. While better water supply is needed, there must be transparency in these projects. How was this cost calculated? The public deserves to know.
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Rohit P
As a resident of Karmachari Nagar mentioned in the article, our water pressure has been terrible for years. If this new station finally gives us 24x7 water, it will be a huge relief. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Aman W
Foundation stones are laid with great fanfare, but the real work is in timely completion and quality. Hope this doesn't get stuck in delays and cost overruns like some other projects. The CM should personally monitor the progress.
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Nisha Z
It's good to see development reaching Ghatlodia. For a long time, the Gamtal area felt neglected compared to newer parts of Ahmedabad. One-stop government offices and better water infrastructure are basic needs that are finally being addressed.
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David E
Interesting to see the scale of urban planning in Indian cities. A 250 lakh litre capacity is massive. Efficient public utility management is key for any growing metropolis. Hope the project includes sustainable water sourcing.

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