Gujarat Govt Approves Rs 107 Cr For 149 ULBs

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a grant of Rs107 crore for road repair and resurfacing work across 149 municipalities in Gujarat. This proactive step has been taken under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, specifically through the Mukhyamantri Shaheri Road Yojana, to ensure safer and better-quality roads in urban areas before the onset of the monsoon.

Anticipating the potential damage that heavy rainfall could cause to roads in urban regions, the Chief Minister has put forward an advanced plan for timely road resurfacing and repairs. The approved grant will help municipalities start repair works early and avoid disruptions during the rainy season. The grant allocation will be based on the category of each municipality.

As per the approved plan, 37 Category ‘A’ municipalities will receive Rsone crore each, 34 Category ‘B’ municipalities will receive Rs80 lakh each, 61 Category ‘C’ municipalities will get Rs60 lakh each, and 17 Category ‘D’ municipalities will be allotted Rs40 lakh each.