Ahmedabad, the largest city in central Gujarat, faced a proposal in June to convert its eastern agricultural zone into industrial and residential areas. The plan aimed to transform around 12,000 hectares of land across 19 villages, intending to boost economic growth and urbanization. However, the proposal was put on hold after the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority decided to review its feasibility, speed, scope, and impact on land use patterns. This sudden decision has caused disappointment and controversy among developers and residents who anticipated the city's development.
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Ahmedabad, situated in central Gujarat, is the largest city in the state and ranks as the seventh-largest urbanized city. In June, a plan to transform the eastern region of Ahmedabad from an agricultural zone into a mixed industrial and residential zone was introduced by local authorities. This proposed change aimed to convert around twelve thousand hectares of agricultural land spanning 19 villages in Ahmedabad, with the goal of driving economic growth and urban development. However, the proposal underwent a review process focused on factors such as speed, scope, development potential, and land use patterns.
Unfortunately, the review process has temporarily halted the planned zoning change, causing disappointment and controversy among both developers and residents who were anticipating city development and transformation. The proposal targeted the conversion of agricultural land into industrial and residential spaces in the eastern part of the city.
The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) initially endorsed the zoning change plan but has since taken a step back to re-evaluate its feasibility and the potential impact of the rezoning. This reconsideration has caused uncertainty among the communities in the affected villages, many of which have been waiting for development opportunities for an extended period. The villages earmarked for the zoning change include Amrsan, Areri, Devki Vansol, Kachchai, Kanij, Khatraj, Jiwanpura, Nenpur, Pahad, Raska, Sansoli, Sojali (Kheda taluka), and Bidj, Lali, Mahij, Sankhej, Sarasa, Vasana Margia, and Umiyapur (Mahemdavad taluka).
The AUDA's decision to review the proposal is based on considerations related to land use patterns, potential for growth, speed of development, and scope of transformation. While the western side of Ahmedabad has witnessed significant development, the eastern part has lagged behind in progress. The fate of these 19 villages and their residents hangs in the balance as they had high hopes for positive change.
Both Mahemdavad and Kheda talukas were eagerly awaiting the zoning change, anticipating future growth and development. Although the temporary pause has caused uncertainty, the proposed zoning change holds the potential to benefit the city, the state, and the nation as a whole through increased growth and development opportunities.
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