CM Bhupendra Patel’s significant decision in Urban Development Year 2025

Gandhinagar, Aug 2025: Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel has approved ₹822 crore to upgrade roads that connect and pass through cities across the state under the Vikas Path initiative.

As part of Urban Development Year 2025, inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of holistic urban growth, the State Government will upgrade 91 roads spanning 233 km under the Vikas Path scheme.

Under the Vikas Path scheme, roads managed by the Roads and Buildings Department that connect cities and pass through urban areas have been included. As part of the Urban Development Year, these roads will be upgraded with necessary improvements such as widening, installation of electric poles, modern road furniture, footpaths, stormwater drains, streetlights, CC roads, railings, junction development, bus bays, median beautification, road safety measures, and overall strengthening.

The ₹822 crore approved by the Chief Minister under the Vikas Path scheme will modernise and strengthen urban roads with advanced facilities, improving urban life. The initiative will boost road safety, reduce traffic congestion, shorten travel times, lower noise and air pollution, and make public transport more efficient.

Source: Information Department, Gujarat