Gujarat allocates Rs 2,609 crore to resurface 1,258 rural roads across all districts

Gandhinagar: — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has cleared a Rs 2,609 crore package to upgrade rural connectivity by resurfacing key panchayat-managed roads statewide, aiming to ensure durable, all-weather access for villages and small settlements, according to an official release cited by ANI. The decision aligns with a people-centric approach to strengthen last-mile transport links and improve mobility between interior areas and city corridors across districts.

Under the plan, resurfacing and allied works will cover 1,258 roads spanning a total of 4,196 km across North Gujarat, South Gujarat, and Saurashtra, the government stated. The region-wise distribution includes 487 roads over 1,609 km in North Gujarat, 499 roads over 1,528 km in South Gujarat, and 272 roads over 1,059 km in Saurashtra, reflecting a broad push to reinforce village connectivity across the state.

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Officials said the funding decision follows sustained representations from elected members, rural communities, and local leaders seeking robust, year-round road infrastructure in their areas. Once completed, the resurfacing is expected to significantly bolster the rural network, making intra-village travel and city-bound commutes smoother and more reliable for smaller habitations.

In a related development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the presence of CM Bhupendra Patel and state Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, e-inaugurated security-focused projects from Gandhinagar, including new Gujarat Police Housing infrastructure. The Gujarat Police Housing initiative added residential and non-residential buildings at a cost of Rs 217 crore, which were inaugurated digitally during the event, officials noted.

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Manasa (Mansa) Police Station in Gandhinagar district also received the IS 15700:2018 Service Quality Management System certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards, marking a first for a police station in the country, as highlighted by BIS communications and agency reports. The certification underscores adherence to defined benchmarks for citizen-centric service delivery and continuous improvement within policing systems, according to BIS.

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To expedite citizen assistance in emergencies, the state has integrated multiple services under Dial 112, bringing police (100), ambulance (108), fire (101), women’s helpline (181), child helpline (1098), and disaster helplines (1070/1077) onto a unified platform, as per government communication referenced by ANI. A public–private partnership MoU is in place with EMRI Green Health Services, which has operated the 108 emergency service in Gujarat for many years, supporting integrated response and pre-hospital care protocols across the state.