Thaltej to get a new food park, a dedicated women’s gym planned for Bodakdev; direct flight from Prayagraj to Ahmedabad launching ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025; development underway for the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave for the 2036 Olympics, and more. Stay updated with the latest city news in this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
Thaltej to get a new food park, a dedicated gym for women planned in Bodakdev
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has announced a new food park in the Thaltej Ward as part of its urban development initiatives. The food park, with an investment of ₹4.13 crore, will be situated on Final Plot Number 188 under TP Scheme 37, providing a fresh attraction for food lovers.
Additionally, AMC has plans for a dedicated gym for women in Bodakdev, to be built for ₹3.74 crore. Located on Final Plot Number 122 in TP Scheme 215, Ambli area, the gym is designed to offer a safe environment for women to pursue fitness activities.
Prayagraj-Ahmedabad direct flight to launch in time for Maha Kumbh 2025
In preparation for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Ahmedabad will soon have a direct flight connection to Prayagraj, with services likely to begin from the 15th of December. This new route will facilitate travel between Ahmedabad and Prayagraj, along with additional new connections from Prayagraj to Indore, Kolkata, and Dehradun, enhancing travel options for festival visitors.
Development of Sardar Patel Sports Enclave for 2036 Olympics
India has officially submitted a bid to host the 2036 Olympics. If successful, Ahmedabad would serve as the host city, marking a historic milestone for India. The Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, under construction on 215 acres at a cost of ₹4,600 crore, is set to be the main Olympic venue.
Surrounding the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium, multiple arenas and sports facilities will be built to meet Olympic standards. The opening ceremony is expected to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with six sports complexes planned around it to accommodate the requirements for 2036.
Gujarat govt proposes ₹3,000 cr plan to combat air pollution in major cities
The Gujarat government, along with the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, has proposed a ₹3,000 crore plan to address air pollution in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot.
The action plan includes research and implementation of a net-zero transport strategy and a pilot project for mid-sized cities. This initiative aims to improve air quality across these urban areas, which face significant pollution challenges.
Scorching temp persist in Gujarat, no relief expected soon
Gujarat is currently grappling with unusually high daytime temperatures, a trend the meteorological department expects to continue over the next week. While maximum temperatures are close to seasonal norms, minimum temperatures remain elevated, contributing to persistent warmth.
Northeast and east winds have kept the atmosphere dry, delaying any cooling effect. Although maximum temperatures dropped by about 1°C in the past 24 hours, minimum temperatures remain unchanged, indicating that the current warm spell is likely to persist.
