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Progress is being made on Ahmedabad Metro’s Phase III expansion, involving utility relocations for the expansive nearly 60 kilometers that will connect Thaltej Gam, Sanathal, and Badrabad. The project is awaiting final clearance from the Union Cabinet, and a circular line originating from Vadaj has also been sanctioned, marking the first loop metro in Ahmedabad. This extension is anticipated to greatly augment the city’s transportation network.

Ahmedabad has seen a stark rise in suicide cases, with 98 recorded among those aged 46 and above. The primary causes appear to be ongoing financial struggles alongside chronic illnesses. The industrial zones in eastern Ahmedabad are hotspots for these tragic events, where economic distress hangs heavily over the worker colonies. Compounding the issue, there is a significant absence of accessible mental health resources in these densely packed regions.

Between Jan ’25 and Aug ’26, 73 Amdavadis In 46-60 Age Bracket Killed Themselves; 25 Were 60+

Cept University Study Proposes Steps Including Better FSI, Extra TDR

Sectors Prepare To Meet Demands Of New Markets, Diversify Products

Heavy rains inundate western Ahmedabad’s Bopal and Ghuma areas, prompting a permanent solution request. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has prepared a master plan for improved drainage systems. Rapid urbanization in these areas has outpaced existing stormwater infrastructure development. The civic body now plans to consider wider drainage geography for better water management. Translating hydrological studies into infrastructure remains Ahmedabad’s key challenge.

New Safety Norms, Land Tenure Row Delay Riverfront Hub For 2 Years