The Gujarat government approved 927 infrastructure projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 program, worth about ₹16,316 crore. These cover improvements in water supply, sewerage, parks, lake rejuvenation, etc.
Approved by the state govt to address water scarcity in Kutch district’s Khadir region. Excess floodwater from Narmada will be channeled to 194 ponds and small irrigation schemes. It will help irrigate ~5,492 hectares, improve groundwater, curb migration due to drought, etc
Between January-September 2025, Gujarat added ~8.5 GW of renewable energy capacity (mostly solar + wind), the highest among all states in India. This reflects favourable govt policies, faster approvals, investment in battery storage etc. Total RE capacity reached ~40 GW.
The state entered an MoU with Avaada Group for ₹36,000 crore investment: including 5 GW solar, 1 GW wind, plus battery storage (5 GWh) in Kutch, Banaskantha, and Surendranagar districts. This is expected to boost green energy infrastructure and employment.
To reduce air and noise pollution during Diwali, Ahmedabad authorities directed that only firecrackers certified as eco-friendly be sold/used from October 19 to November 5, 2025. Prohibited: high emission crackers, imported crackers, sky lanterns, etc.
The Gujarat cabinet approved the Gujarat Karmayogi Health Security Scheme, providing cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh per family under a “G-category” card, aligned with central PMJAY-MA, for ~6.40 lakh state officers, employees, and pensioners