Sanand Elevated Corridor Opens to Ease Ahmedabad Traffic, Shah Praised

Ahmedabad witnessed a series of high‑profile infrastructure launches on November 9, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauding Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his forward‑thinking approach to public welfare.

Patel drew attention to the recently inaugurated Iscan‑Sanand elevated corridor, a six‑lane, 4.03‑kilometre flyover constructed at an estimated cost of ₹464 crore. The structure links the Iscan junction with the Sanand flyover, directly addressing chronic traffic snarls and promising smoother daily commutes for millions of residents.

"This project reflects the spirit of progress that Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated, celebrating development as a festive affair," Patel remarked, tying the corridor’s launch to the broader Diwali‑season development celebrations.

In the same event, Patel highlighted the storm‑water pumping station project in Bopal‑Ghume, designed to prevent water‑logging by channeling excess monsoon runoff. The facility, budgeted at ₹23.95 crore, fulfills a promise made by Amit Shah to keep homes safe even during 25‑inch rainfall, a pledge set to be fulfilled before the 2029 elections.

Patel recounted the previous monsoon’s 21‑inch downpour that caused widespread flooding, underscoring the necessity of such infrastructural safeguards.

Beyond these flagship projects, the state’s development programme exceeds ₹1,400 crore and includes housing schemes, sewage‑treatment facilities, parks, and libraries. Patel also referenced the centrally funded "SMILE" initiative, aimed at eliminating street begging and advancing Ahmedabad toward a "beggar‑free" status.

He praised the central government’s security strategy under Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah, citing the removal of Article 370, the enforcement of new criminal codes, and the fight against Naxal insurgency as essential backbones for sustainable development. Shah’s zero‑tolerance policy on narcotics also received commendation for supporting the nation’s vision of a drug‑free society.

Citing recent World Bank data, Patel claimed that around 500 million Indians have escaped poverty in the past twelve years, attributing the achievement to the government's emphasis on housing, livelihood, nutrition, and healthcare.