Urban Challenge Fund — Ahmedabad

Important Development

MoHUA approved ₹2,719.80 crore for six urban development projects in Ahmedabad, Gujarat under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF).

Major Projects

• West Ahmedabad sewerage rehabilitation — ₹852.93 crore
• East Ahmedabad sewerage network — ₹551.35 crore
• Old sewerage network upgrading — ₹290.24 crore
• Intelligent Water Management System — ₹215 crore
• Integrated Sludge Management Facility — ₹479.25 crore
• Intelligent Traffic Management + Automatic Fare Collection — ₹331.03 crore

Funding Pattern

• Central Government: 25%
• Gujarat Government: 25%
• Municipal bonds / loans / PPP: 50%

Mains Significance

This represents the shift toward:

• Sustainable urban infrastructure
• Municipal financing
• PPP-based development
• Smart water and traffic management
• Urban sanitation