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Gujarat Offers Free Govt Land to Municipalities for 11 Key Infrastructure Projects

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a policy to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for developing essential public infrastructure. This decision relieves approximately 152 municipalities from paying 25-50% of market value for land, significantly reducing their financial burden. The move covers 11 types of facilities including water treatment plants, sewage systems, fire stations, and community halls. It aims to accelerate urban development projects and provide citizens with quicker access to essential civic amenities.

Key Points: Gujarat Allots Free Govt Land to Municipalities for Infrastructure

  • Free land for 11 infrastructure types
  • Relief for 152 municipalities
  • Streamlined allotment process
  • Covers water, sewage, and waste projects
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Gujarat Municipalities to be allotted govt land free for 11 types of infrastructure facilities

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces free govt land for 152 municipalities to build 11 types of public facilities, easing financial burden.

"a significant people-centric decision to allot government land free of cost - Gujarat Government"

Gandhinagar, Jan 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 of the state, municipalities in Gujarat 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 from now on.

As the move will reduce the financial burden on municipalities and municipal corporations across the state, this is set to give fresh impetus to citizen-centric development projects.

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 by the Bhupendra Patel government 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 Bhupendra Patel, the financial burden on 152 municipalities will be reduced, enabling faster implementation of development projects and giving fresh momentum to urban development in Gujarat.

Citizens will also benefit from quicker access to essential services such as water supply, sewerage, education, and healthcare, thus resulting in holistic development of the state and a happier populace due to the people centric initiative by the Gujarat government.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative for urban development. Reducing the financial burden on municipalities means they can allocate funds to actual construction and maintenance. Let's hope for strict monitoring to ensure transparency and timely completion of these projects.
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Rohit P
Finally! The land acquisition process was a major hurdle. This should help smaller municipalities the most. But the real test will be execution. We need to see these anganwadis and water plants built, not just announced.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in urban planning, simplifying bureaucracy is key. This policy could be a model for other states. The focus on sewage and waste management is crucial for public health.
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Vikram M
Good move on paper. But I have a respectful criticism: will this lead to haphazard planning or misuse of land? The government must ensure the allotted land is used optimally for the intended purpose and not left idle. Accountability is important.
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Meera T
This is excellent news for towns like mine. We've been waiting for a proper community hall and better drainage for ages. If the process is truly streamlined, our local nagarpalika might finally get things done. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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