Gandhinagar, May 23 -- Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is making significant strides in the direction of urbanisation.

Approximately 225 town planning schemes have been approved in the last three years, significantly advancing urbanisation across Gujarat. Alongside, essential urban infrastructure, including roads, street lighting, and drinking water pipelines, has been developed in all cities. Special focus has been given to providing housing for economically and socially disadvantaged groups in urban areas. This systematic and strategic urban planning has greatly enhanced the 'Ease of Living' for residents in Gujarat's cities.

In 2005, the then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi declared 2005 the "Year...