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The Gujarat cabinet has approved the creation of nine new municipal corporations, increasing the total to 17, marking the first expansion in 14 years. Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, and Surendranagar will gain corporation status, streamlining governance and boosting urban development. Anand and Surendranagar corporations will integrate nearby municipalities. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure, services, and funding. Administrators will oversee the transition before elections. Part of a broader strategy, the move underscores Gujarat's focus on addressing urban challenges and enhancing quality of life for its growing population. Wards will be delimited soon to finalize the process.
The Gujarat cabinet has approved the transformation of nine municipalities into municipal corporations. This decision marks the first expansion of civic bodies in the state in 14 years, bringing the total number of municipal corporations in Gujarat to 17. The last municipal corporation was established in 2010 when Gandhinagar was formed. Advertisement
The new municipal corporations include Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, and Surendranagar. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Health Minister Rushikesh Patel emphasized that this expansion will facilitate better urban planning and allow for increased funding for development projects in these areas.
Currently, Gujarat has eight municipal corporations: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, and Gandhinagar. The formation of the new corporations is expected to streamline local governance and improve service delivery to residents. A notification regarding this change will be issued shortly, and administrators will be appointed to oversee the transition before elections are held for the new civic bodies.
The decision to create these new municipal corporations was first mentioned by Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai during the budget presentation for the fiscal year 2024-25. Initially, seven municipalities were proposed for conversion, but later, Porbandar and Nadiad were added to the list. Notably, the Anand municipal corporation will include the municipalities of Anand, Vallabh Vidyanagar, and Karamsad, while Surendranagar will encompass Surendranagar, Wadhwan, and Dudhrej.
This change comes as part of the government's broader strategy to improve urban infrastructure and services in Gujarat. By upgrading these municipalities to corporations, the state aims to provide better resources and support for local development initiatives. The establishment of these new civic bodies is anticipated to lead to enhanced amenities for residents and more effective management of urban challenges.
In the coming weeks, the government will initiate the process of forming wards and delimiting areas within the new corporations, paving the way for local elections. Residents in the newly designated areas have expressed optimism about the changes, looking forward to improved governance and services.
As Gujarat continues to grow, the formation of these new municipal corporations reflects the government's commitment to addressing the needs of its urban population. The expansion aims not only to improve administrative efficiency but also to foster community engagement and participation in local governance.
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