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Union Cabinet Decision

Infrastructure Push

Ahmedabad Metro Approved

In a meeting held on June 10 to mark the completion of 12 years of the NDA
government, the Union Cabinet passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on becoming the country’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved several significant infrastructure-related
proposals, including the expansion of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project...

DECISION: Approval granted for Phase 2A of the housing facilities, thereby boosting their morale.
Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project (Koteshwar Road Furthermore, by enabling employees to reside close
to Airport corridor). to their workplaces, the project will facilitate efficient
IMPACT: This corridor spans a length of 6.032 kilo- government functioning and ensure their availability
meters and comprises 5 stations (4 elevated and 1 to discharge official duties effectively. The estimated
underground). Upon the implementation of Phase cost of the project is ₹1,234.91 crore. It is estimated
2(A), the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor will that the construction phase will generate approxi-
feature an operational metro rail network spanning mately 7 lakh man-days of employment annually.
77.63 kilometers. The total cost of the project is
estimated at ₹2,169.04 crore. The corridor aims to DECISION: Approval granted for the construction
provide seamless connectivity to the airport and of a new Central Government General Pool Office
strengthen public transport by linking key residen- complex in Amaravati, the new capital city of
tial and commercial areas. The project promises Andhra Pradesh.
improved connectivity, relief from traffic congestion, IMPACT: This project marks a landmark initiative for
environmental benefits, economic growth, and an the new greenfield city of Amaravati, which is envi-
enhanced quality of life. sioned as a world-class urban center. The proposal
aims to meet the growing demand for office space
DECISION: Approval for the construction of for various Central Government offices by bringing
General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) them under one roof. This consolidation will enhance
in Amaravati, the new capital city of Andhra inter-departmental coordination and improve the
Pradesh efficiency and effectiveness of services provided by
IMPACT: This is the first GPRA project in Amaravati, the Central Government to Andhra Pradesh. The
the capital city, as well as in Andhra Pradesh. The pro- construction phase is estimated to generate approx-
posal aims to alleviate the financial burden on Central imately 7 lakh man-days of employment annually.
Government employees by providing adequate The estimated cost of the project is ₹1,299.08 crore.

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