Gandhinagar: In a significant step toward boosting industrial connectivity and regional development, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone for the four-laning and strengthening of the 46-km Amod-Roza-Tankariya-Muller road in Bharuch district, a project worth ₹400 crore. The upgraded road will improve access between the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway and Dahej Industrial Cluster, reducing congestion and enhancing trade and transport efficiency.
In addition, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹637 crore during a public event organized by the district administration.
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Boosting Infrastructure and ‘Ease of Living’ in Bharuch
The ₹637 crore development package includes road upgradation projects worth ₹576 crore, along with new primary health centres, school classrooms, taluka sports complexes, and underground drainage infrastructure aimed at improving living conditions and public amenities across the district.
Chief Minister Patel reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the ‘Ease of Living’ and credited the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fast-tracking development under a policy of governance that focuses on infrastructure, local manufacturing, and people-centric initiatives.
Dahej and Bharuch: Emerging Industrial Powerhouses
Speaking on the region’s transformation, the Chief Minister highlighted how the Bharuch-Ankleshwar-Jhagadia-Dahej corridor has evolved into an integrated industrial belt, powered by the efforts of the double-engine government (Centre + State). He noted that Bharuch is now widely recognized as the chemical capital of India, offering employment to youth from Gujarat and beyond.
He cited major projects like:
- Bulk Drug Park in Jambusar
- Dahej PCPIR
- LNG Terminal
- Tribal Industrial Park and Seafood Park in Valia
These initiatives, he said, are rapidly strengthening Bharuch’s industrial and economic foundation.
Support for Local Manufacturing and Atmanirbhar Bharat
Chief Minister Patel endorsed the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative championed by the Prime Minister, emphasizing a renewed focus on swadeshi production and self-reliance. He praised the Digital India movement for its role in accelerating growth in IT and services, and projected that India is on a clear path toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
Bharuch in Emerging Surat Economic Region
The CM also announced that Bharuch has been included in the emerging Surat Economic Region, as identified by NITI Aayog. He shared that development in sectors like industry, tourism, infrastructure, and connectivity will receive special focus as part of this inclusion.
He said the state aims to align its growth trajectory with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, and emphasized the role of Bharuch in realizing that dream through:
- ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
- ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ tree-planting initiative
- Swachhata Abhiyan
- Obesity-Free India campaign
Benefits Distributed to Local Beneficiaries
As part of the event, the CM distributed benefits worth ₹51 lakh to various beneficiaries, including:
- 3 under Agriculture Department schemes
- 2 under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- 2 under Mission Mangalam
- 3 received PMJAY health cards for cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh
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Leaders Speak on Gujarat’s Progress
Ankleshwar MLA Mr. Ishwarbhai Patel praised Gujarat’s technological leadership, especially in 5G adoption, describing it as a symbol of quality, green, and global progress. He said the Chief Minister’s announcement of ₹638 crore worth of development works is a matter of pride for Bharuch, reinforcing the region’s place in Gujarat’s development narrative.
District Collector Mr. Gaurang Makwana gave the welcome address and highlighted the purpose and significance of the projects.
Other dignitaries present included:
- District Panchayat President Mr. Mahendrasinh Vansadiya
- MLAs Mr. Ramesh Mistry, Mr. DK Swami, Mr. Arunsinh Rana, Mr. Ritesh Vasava
- District Development Officer Mr. Yogesh Kapse
- Additional Resident Collector Mr. N.R. Dhandhal
- Senior officials, community leaders, and citizens.
