Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today reviewed the progress of 32 projects worth ₹1.74 lakh crore across seven state government departments during the third session of the review meeting for Gujarat’s high-impact projects, according to an official statement.

As per the statement, the Chief Minister directed that compensation for land acquisition related to the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project should be completed by August 2025.

In Khavda, Kachchh, around 64% of the work on the 30 GW Hybrid Renewable Energy Park has been completed, and renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 6,862 MW have already become operational. The Chief Minister also reviewed the energy department’s plans and progress, with an aim to complete the RE Park by December 2026.

The CM further reviewed the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal. Officials informed him that the state government has completed the allocation of 400 acres of land, installation of a water supply pipeline, electricity transmission line, and the widening of the road from Saragwada to the project site into a four-lane road.

Additionally, construction work for the primary health centre, bus station, police station, and state pavilion is underway, while planning for the tourism circuit remains at an initial stage.

Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Chairman I.P. Gautam presented updates on the phased work under Phases 1 to 6 of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project, which extends from Vasna Barrage to the Gandhinagar Thermal Power Station.

The meeting also included discussions and consultations on the master plan submitted to the state government, which covers infrastructure development for Dream City being built in Surat.

During the review of the Labour and Employment Department’s projects, the Chief Minister examined the ongoing construction of Kaushalya – The Skill University and related work, instructing that the entire project be completed promptly.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel issued necessary directions to the concerned secretaries to prioritise quality assurance and adherence to timelines for all high-priority projects. He emphasised that timely completion with quality standards must be ensured to avoid delays that could lead to higher financial costs. DeshGujarat