Valsad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has inaugurated development projects worth ₹165 crore and laid foundation stones for additional works worth ₹276 crore in Valsad district, taking the total value of the projects to ₹441 crore.
The projects, dedicated ahead of Diwali, include a 150-bed government sub-district hospital in Vapi, a district-level sports complex in Navera village and infrastructure works across the district.
Before attending the programme at the Vapi Industries Association (VIA), Patel also inaugurated the new Valsad District Panchayat building, constructed at a cost of ₹37.50 crore.
Vapi Gets a 150-Bed Government Hospital
One of the major projects inaugurated was the Vapi Sub-District Hospital at Balitha, constructed at a cost of ₹48.22 crore.
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The 150-bed facility is equipped with more than 18 multi-speciality medical services and modern operation theatres. Its location near the highway is intended to facilitate emergency treatment, particularly for road accident victims during the crucial ‘golden hour’.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said eligible beneficiaries would be able to access free treatment of up to ₹10 lakh through the Ayushman Bharat scheme and the Gujarat government’s health cards.
Finance and Urban Development Minister Kanubhai Desai also highlighted the hospital’s proximity to the highway, describing it as an important facility for residents of Vapi and surrounding areas.
₹21-Crore Sports Complex Inaugurated at Navera
A district-level sports complex at Navera village in Valsad taluka was also inaugurated. Developed at an estimated cost of around ₹21 crore, the facility is intended to provide training opportunities for young athletes.
Referring to Ahmedabad’s scheduled hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Sanghavi called for efforts to take at least one athlete from every village to the national level.
He said the government would work with industrialists and use Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding to identify talented children, particularly from tribal communities and economically weaker families.
“The government would work with industrialists and through corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to identify talented children, particularly from tribal communities and economically weaker families, and provide them with opportunities to develop into national and international-level athletes,” Sanghavi said.
CM Highlights Gujarat’s Industrial Growth and Development Roadmap
Addressing the gathering, Patel spoke about Gujarat’s industrial expansion and infrastructure development, referring to the state’s economic progress over the years.
He said the number of small-scale industries in Gujarat had increased from 1.68 lakh in 2003, when Narendra Modi launched the Vibrant Gujarat initiative as Chief Minister, to 29 lakh.
Patel also referred to India’s poverty-reduction efforts, citing the World Bank’s October 2026 report, which, according to him, stated that 49.6 crore people had moved out of poverty.
He attributed the country’s progress to welfare initiatives undertaken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
The Chief Minister also said Gujarat was the first state to prepare a roadmap aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with development initiatives being implemented under its Viksit Gujarat 2047 framework.
CM Appeals for Public Participation in Development
Referring to the flood-like situation experienced in Valsad during the monsoon, Patel praised residents for their response to the crisis.
He said, “Their response was an example for the rest of the state.”
The Chief Minister also urged citizens to contribute to development through responsible use of resources and greater public participation. His appeal included:
- Conserving water and electricity.
- Maintaining cleanliness in public spaces.
- Fulfilling social responsibilities.
- Supporting the broader vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas”.
Deputy CM Appeals for Support to Local Artisans
Sanghavi appealed to residents to purchase earthen lamps and decorative items directly from local artisans and women engaged in their production during the Diwali season.
He also appreciated the district administration’s cleanliness campaign and the police’s action against drugs and cybercrime, stating that the government would continue taking legal action against anti-social elements in industrial areas.
The programme was attended by Finance and Urban Development Minister Kanubhai Desai and other public representatives and officials.
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