Chronology

• 1612

  The British established the KOTHI a centre for trade and commerce.

• 1614

  Sir Tomas Row visited Surat and obtained the rights for trade for the East India Company by meeting Badsah Jahangir.

• 1664

  Shivaji invaded Surat for the first time.

• 1800

  The Britishers subjugated the entire Surat during the rule of Nasiruddin.

• 1825

  The Dutch people came to Surat.

• 1826

  The Government started Gujarati Schools in the City.

• 1842

  The First English School started in the City.

• 1847

  The Portuguese closed their Centres for Trade (KOTHIS) in Surat.

• 1850

  The Government enacted an Act for the development of the city, according to which, the Govt. was empowered to open a Department related to Municipality, on the request of the eminent citizens to effectuate the said Act. The Govt. appointed a committee called 'The Municipal Committee', which consisted of its officers and the eminent citizens to run the said Department. And a provision was made in the Act to administer the city Municipality.

• 1850

  Surat Literary Society established its first Printing Press.

• 1850

  The Andrews Library opened on 1 -7-1850.

• 1852

  The Municipality came into existence, legally, and its first meeting was held on 15-8-1852.

• 1852

  The First School for Girls established in the city under the name of "Raichand Deepchand Primary School for Girls" in Gopipura.

• 1855

  The Primary School administration assigned to the Municipality.

• 1857

  Beginning of Telegraph Communication.

• 1860

  Erection of Surat Railway Station.

• 1863

  'Surat-Mitra', a local newspaper started by Dinshah Ardeshar Taliyarkhan, which was re-named as 'Gujarat-Mitra' on 11-9-1864.

• 1865

  A survey of the city was conducted. The road connecting Chowk Bazar and Station was constructed.

• 1867

  Municipality's Office was shifted to its existing building.

• 1870

  A Clock Tower was erected on the Station Road. A bridge along with sluice gate was constructed over Makkai Pool for Protection against floods.

• 1870

  Rani Baug (presently - Gandhibaug) inaugurated by the Municipality.

• 1871

  Registration of death and birth was introduced by the Municipality.

• 1877

  Inauguration of Hope Pool.

• 1883-84

  Saturday Bazar commenced in Killa Maidan. Election procedure was introduced for the first time in the Municipality and hence 12 members from 12 wards were elected.

• 1890

  Winchester Museum was kept open on 1.2.1890 for general public.

• 1898

  Water supply began through Municipal Water Works (1 -1 -1898).

• 1898-99

  Water taps were connected in the city.

• 1899

  Varachha Water Works entrusted to the Municipality.

• 1901

  New Act of Municipality came into force.

• 1909

  (1) The strength of elected members was raised by 2/3 of total strength.
  (2) The Chief Officer was appointed as the administrator of the Municipality.

• 1920

  Free & compulsory education was introduced in the City from 1st April 1920.

• 1921

  Mahatma Gandhiji was awarded a letter of Honour on 19th April 1921

• 1925

  Shri Vallabhbhai Patel (Celebrated as 'Sardar' after Bardoli Satyagrah in 1928) was awarded a letter of Honour on 24th October 1925.

• 1934

  An act related to Adulteration was promulgated in the city from 1st March 1934.

• 1936

  Vegetable Market constructed at Baranpuri Bhagal.

• 1939

  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel unveiled the Oil-painting of Mahatma Gandhi in the Municipal Hall on 6th January 1939.

• 1944

  The Municipality resolved that as long as the British Govt. is not prepared to make India free and continue its policy of repression the Municipal function be stopped (13-4-1944).

• 1946

  The Municipality was re-established on 8th Feb. 1946.

• 1950

  D.D.T. Spray programme undertaken to curb mosquitoes in the city (7-7-1950).

• 1950

  Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President of India, unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi placed at Gandhi baug on 17th October 1950.

• 1952

  Surat Railway Station (New) constructed.

• 1955

  Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the Rang Upvan on 30th October 1955.

• 1956

  Inauguration of S.V. Patel Museum by L;. Shastri on 6.5.1956.

• 1965

  English was introduced in the education of girls in Raichand Deepchand school for girls at Gopipura.

• 1966

  Conversion of Municipality into Municipal Corporation on 1 st October 1966.

• 1980

  Inauguration of Gandhi Smruti Bhavan, the auditorium. (19-4-1980).

• 1991

  Inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bridge on 22-7-91 * Approx. cost Rs. 14.31 Crore.

• 1991

  Inauguration of the Narmad Central Library on 24th August 1991.

• 1995

  Inauguration of Weir-cum-Cause Way on 16-12-95. Approx. cost Rs.35 Crore.

• 1995

  Commencement of Sewage Treatment Plant at Bhesan from 25-12-95. Approx. cost Rs.8 Crore

• 1996

  Inauguration of Swami Vivekanand Bridge on 30-6-96. Approx. cost Rs.l 5 Crore.

• 1997

  Inauguration of Water-distribution centre at Katargam on 27-6-97.

• 1998

  Inauguration of Indoor Stadium on 18-12-98.

• 2000

  Inauguration of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Fly Over Bridge (Textile Market, Ring Road) on 25-06-2000. Approx. cost Rs. 18 Crore.

• 2001

  Inauguration of Olympic level swimming pool at Adajan on 06-05-2000. Approx. cost Rs. 1.5 Crore.

• 2001

  Inauguration of bridge connecting Nana Varachha & Mota Varachha on 28-10-2001. Approx. cost Rs. 27 Crore.

• 2001

  Inauguration of Sardar Smriti Bhavan (auditorium) at Varachha on 28-10-2001. Approx. cost Rs. 40 lacs.

• 2002

  Inauguration of Water Distribution Station at Pandesara.

• 2002

  Celebration of 150 years of existence of municipality.

• 2002

  Handing over of “Panchayat Ghar” constructed by SMC at Kutchh-Bhuj.

• 2002

  Commencement of Bamroli-Vadod Sewage Treatment Plant.

• 2003

  Inauguration of Rander Intake Well on 31-01-2003. Approx. cost Rs. 31 Crore.

• 2003

  Inauguration of Singanpor Sewage Treatment Plant on 31-01-2003. Approx cost Rs. 28 Crore.

• 2003

  Opening of Sarthana Nature Park & Zoo spread over 81 acres of land on 26-04-2003.

• 2003

  Inauguration of City Civic Center at following places:
  (1) Chaupati Athwalines on 2-5-2003
  (2) Central Zone Office, Muglisarai & North Zone Office, Katargam on 8-5-2003
  (3) South Zone Office, Udhna; East Zone Office, Varachha & West Zone Office, Rander on 16-5-2003
  (4) Ved Road on 18-8-2003
  (5) Bhestan on 10-11-2003

• 2003

  Inauguration of Swimming pool near Terapanth Bhavan, Opp. South Zone Office on 31.08.2003. Approx cost Rs. 1.39 Crore.

• 2004

  Opening of SMIMER hospital on 02.02.2004. Approx. cost Rs. 25.86 crore.

• 2004

  Inauguration of Varachha Flyover Bridge on 02.02.2004. Approx cost Rs. 29.50 crore.

• 2004

  Foundation stone laid for railway over bridge at Dindoli on 27.02.2004. Approx. cost 10.53 crore.

• 2004

  Inauguration of Sewage Pumping Station and India’s first biogas based plant producing 0.50 MW electricity from sewage at Anjana Sewage Treatment Plant on 28-02-2004. Approx. cost Rs. 2.60 Crore.

• 2004

  Inauguration of Janshakti Island at Majuragate on 01.05.2004.

• 2004

  Inauguration of e-Library and Blind library on 01.05.2004.

• 2004

  Water Harvesting system within the premises of municipal corporation started and Door-to-door Garbage Collection system started on 01.05.2004

• 2004

  City Gallery inaugurated 02.05.2004

• 2004

  Inauguration of Model center at Gandhismriti Bhavan on 02.05.2004.

• 2004

  E-Payment system started on 15.10.2004.

• 2004

  Inauguration of ramp connecting Varachha Fly Over bridge with Hirabaug Junction on 15.12.2004. Approx. cost Rs. 1.83 crore.

• 2004

  Foundation stone laid for India's first multi layer flyover bridge at Jay Prakash Narayan Road (Ring Road) on 19.12.2004. Approx. cost Rs. 25.32 crore.

• 2004

  Work of converting main roads of the city using cement concrete started on 19.12.2004. Approx. cost Rs. 47.28 crore.

• 2005

  e-Magazine started from 15.05.2005.

• 2005

  On 31.07.2005, foundation stone laid for Sport Complex to be constructed opposite Amidhara Wadi, New Rander Road. Approx. cost Rs. 1.55 crore.

• 2005

  Foundation stone laid for completely AC Science Centre, Museum, Art Gallery and Planetarium to be constructed near Maheshwari  Bhavan, Citylite Road on 10.09.2005. Approx. cost Rs. 25.63 crore.

• 2006

  On 31.03.2006, foundation stone laid for the bridge over river Tapi connnecting Dabholi and Jahangirpura. Approx. cost Rs. 65 crore.

• 2006

  Key handing over ceremony of "Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Safai Kamdar Awas" held on 27.05.2006.

• 2006

  Inauguration of bridge over Kankara Khadi, connecting Althan and Bamroli on 17.10.2006. Approx. cost Rs. 8 crore.

• 2006

  Inauguration of road over bridge at Dindoli near Rail Way Culvert No. 436 on 17.10.2006 Approx. cost Rs. 9.75 crore.

• 2007

  Inauguration of South East Zone Office Building on 12.02.2007. Approx. cost R. 2.15 crore.

• 2007

  Foundation stone for the construction of new bridge over Tapi at Amroli laid on 10.03.2007. Approx cost Rs. 20.30 crore.

• 2007

  Inauguration of Udhna Darwaja Junction (Ringroad) Fly Over Bridge on 10.03.2007. Approx cost Rs. 25.04 crore.

• 2007

  Inauguration of Sarthana Water Treatment Plant and Under Ground Service Reservoir on 10.03.2007. Approx cost Rs. 24.22 lacs.

• 2007

  The City Bus Service started from 27.08.2007 for general public.

• 2007

  Inauguration of Fly Over Bridge from Kadiwala School to Subjail at Jayprakash Narayan Marg (Ringroad) on 10.09.2007. Approx cost Rs. 9.36 crore.

• 2007

  Inauguration of Sewerage Treatment Plant at Anjana on 10.09.2007. Approx. cost Rs. 14.06 crore.

• 2007

  Foundation stone  laid on 24.09.2007 for the construction of flyover bridge near the junction near Kapodra Fire Station at Varachha Main Road. Approx. cost Rs. 10.73 crore.

• 2008

  Inauguration of Nana Varachha Flyover Bridge on 23.03.2008. Approx cost Rs. 8.90 crore.

• 2008

  Inauguration of Multilayer Flyover Bridge connecting Ikar Bhavan to Kadiwala Junction of Ring Road on 04.05.2008. Approx cost Rs. 8.75 crore.

• 2008

  Foundation stone  laid on 13.09.2008 for the construction of Multilayer Parking at Mahidharpura .

• 2008

  Foundation stone laid on 12.12.2008 for the construction of Parle Point Flyover Bridge. Approx cost Rs. 59 crore.

• 2008

  Inauguration of Butterfly Park at Sarthana Nature Park on 12.12.2008. Approx cost Rs. 1.48 crore.

• 2008

  Allotment of EWS houses at Kosad on 21.02.2009.

• 2009

  Inauguration of Multilayer Parking at Khan Sahebno Delo, Mahidharpura, Lal Darwaja on 28.09.2009. Approx. cost Rs. 4.66 lakh.

• 2009

  Foundation stone laid on 02.10.2009 for the construction of new creek bridge in place of existing Bhedwad Khadi Bridge, South Zone. Approx cost Rs. 1.74 crore.

• 2009

  Foundation stone laid on 05.10.2009 for the construction of 57 MLD Sewerage Pumping Station near Kosad EWS houses. Approx cost Rs. 24.60 crore.

• 2009

  Foundation stone laid on 05.10.2009 for the construction of 37 MLD Sewerage Pumping Station near Utran Railway Station.

• 2009

  Inauguration of 51 MLD Sewerage Pumping Station on 07.10.2009 at opp. Nandani Apartment, Abhva Road, Surat. Approx cost Rs. 12.37 crore.

• 2009

  Inauguration of Kapodra Flyover Bridge on 11.11.2009. Approx. cost Rs. 9.32 crore.

• 2009

  Foundation stone laid on 20.11.2009 for the construction of Late Shri Sanjeevkumar (Haribhai Jariwala) Auditorium at Pal. Approx cost Rs. 11.27 crore.

• 2009

  Foundation stone laid on 20.11.2009 for the construction of Utrayan-Kapodra Bridge. Approx. cost. Rs. 72.17 crore.

• 2009

  Inauguration of multilayer parking at Varachha zone on 20.11.2009. Approx cost. Rs. 4.52 crore.

• 2009

  Inauguration of Wild Life Interpretation Center at Sarthana Nature Park on 29.11.2009. Approx cost. Rs. 34.74 lakh.

• 2009

  Inauguration of Science Center, Museum, Art Gallery, Planetarium at City Light Road on 29.11.2009. Approx cost Rs. 44.24 crore.

• 2009

  Foundation stone laid on 29.11.2009 for the BRTS project at Kharvarnagar.  Approx. cost. Rs. 78.21 crore.

• 2010

  Inauguration of creek bridge at Bamroli connecting Tulsidham and Jay Ambe Nagar on 25.01.2010. Approx. cost Rs. 1.95 crore.

• 2010

  Inauguration of “Pandit Shyamji Krushna Varma Bridge” over Tapi river, connecting Katargam and Amroli. (Cost – Rs. 23.96 crore, Dt. 23.07.2010)

• 2010

  Foundation stone laid for “Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Cable Staid Bridge” over Tapi river, connecting Athwa and Adajan area. (Cost – Rs. 143.65 crore, Dt. 09.09.2010)

• 2010

  Inauguration of the flyover bridge from Parle Point Junction to Surat-Dumas Road. (Cost – Rs. 59 crore, Dt. 09.12.2010)

• 2011

  Inauguration of Kavi Narmad Central Library after expansion. (Dt. 18.01.2011)

• 2011

  Inauguration of “Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Flyover Bridge” at East Zone, Aai Mata Chawk, Surat-Bardoli Road. (Cost - Rs. 42.79 crore, Dt. 20.01.2011)

• 2011

  Inauguration of “Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Bridge” on Tapi river, connecting Jahangirpura and Dabholi. (Cost - Rs. 69.33 crore, Dt. 25.01.2011)

• 2011

  Inauguration of the “Kavi Shri Jhinabhai Ratanjibhai Desai – Shenrashmi” Botanical Garden at Ugat, West Zone. (Cost – Rs. 6.85 crore, Dt. 25.01.2011)

• 2011

  Inauguration of Water Supply Scheme at Bharthana Vesu Village and Bhimrad Village of South West Zone. (Dt. 30.04.2011)

• 2012

  Inauguration of Multilevel Parking besides Ghandhi Smruti Bhavan, Timaliawad, Nanpura. (Cost Rs. 96.90 lakh, Dt. 01.05.2012)

• 2012

  Inauguration of bridge over Tapi river near Kapodra Char Rasta, Bharvad Falia, Varachha Main Road connecting Kapodra and Utran. (Cost – Rs. 72.17 crore, Dt. 27.05.2012)

• 2012

  Foundation stone laid for Railway Over Bridge from Amroli to Utran. (Cost – Rs. 48.40 crore, Dt. 11.08.2012)

• 2012

  Foundation stone laid for Integrated Amusement Park Project under PPP at Magob-Dumbhal. (Cost – Rs. 400 crore, Dt. 11.08.2012)

• 2012

  Augmentation of Singanpor Sewage Treatment Plant. (Cost – Rs. 87.99 crore, Dt. 11.08.2012)

• 2012

  Inauguration of 28 MLD Intake Well at Mota Varachha GEB. (Cost – Rs. 11.08 crore, Dt. 11.08.2012)

• 2012

  Inauguration of 263 MLD Intake Well at Katargam Water Works. (Cost – Rs. 20 crore, Dt. 11.08.2012)

• 2012

  Inauguration of the Flyover Bridge on Surat-Hazira Road at Gujarat Gas Circle. (Cost – Rs. 33.54 crore, Dt. 21.09.2012)

• 2012

  Foundation stone laid for BRTS Phase-II. (Cost – Rs. 421 crore, Dt. 24.09.2012)

• 2012

  Foundation stone laid for Wind Power Project. (Cost – Rs. 62.13 crore, Dt. 24.09.2012)

• 2012

  Foundation stone laid for Solid Waste to Power Project. (Cost – Rs. 90 crore, Dt. 24.09.2012)

• 2012

  Foundation stones laid for various projects of School Buildings, Reading Rooms, Health Centers, Aanganwadi, UCD Center, Fire Station, Shanti Kunj and Street Lights. (Cost – Rs. 24.53 crore, Dt. 24.09.2012)

• 2013

  Launching of the Khel Mahakumbh Program at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. (Dt. 18-01-2013 to 12-02-2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of 90 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Kosad for the New North Zone area. (Cost – Rs. 16.47 crore, Dt. 18.01.2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of the Water Sports on PPP basis in the upstream of Wier-cum-Cause Way. (Cost – Rs. 5 crore, Dt. 18.01.2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of the Railway Over Bridge under BRTS near Utkalnagar connecting Katargam and Ashwanikumar Road. (Dt. 16.03.2013)

• 2013

  Foundation stone laid for the Railway Over Bridge near Bhestan Railway Station at Level Crossing no. 143. (Cost – Rs. 33.89 crore, Dt. 26.04.2013)

• 2013

  Online Shops & Establishment Certificate Renewal facility started. (Dt. 24.04.2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of the Wind Power Project. (Cost – Rs. 52.19 crore, Dt. 22.06.2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of the Flyover Bridge on Udhna Magdalla Road near Bhatar Char Rasta. (Cost – Rs. 26.94 crore, Dt. 22.06.2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of the Flyover Bridge on Udhna Magdalla Road at Sosyo Circle Junction. (Cost – Rs. 26.78 crore, Dt. 22.06.2013)

• 2013

  Foundation stone laid for the river bridge connecting Rander (near Jilani Complex) and Katargam (Palia Kotar No. 07). (Cost – Rs. 26.78 crore, Dt. 22.06.2013)

• 2013

  Inauguration of the Railway Over Bridge near Anjana Farm, Railway Culvert 440-A. (Cost – Rs. 57.22 crore, Dt. 31.08.2013)

• 2014

  Inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony for various projects by Honourable Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel. (Cost – Rs. 724 crore, Dt. 10.01.2014 to 11.01.2014)

• 2014

  Inauguration of Sanjeevkumar Auditorium, Marine Aquarium and India’s first 40 MLD TTP by the then Honourable Chief Minister and current Honourable Prime Minister of India – Sh. Narendra Modi. (Cost – Rs. 1008 crore, Dt. 14.02.2014)

• 2014

  Inauguration of River Front (right side of Tapi river) and other projects and foundation stone laying ceremony by Honourable Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel. (Cost – Rs. 157.30 crore, Dt. 02.08.2014)

• 2014

  Commissioning of facility to register complaints through WhatsApp. (Dt. 19.08.2014)

• 2015

  Inauguration of “Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Bridge” on river Tapi in place of Hope Bridge adjoining Nehru Bridge. (Cost – Rs. 70.66 crore, Dt. 03.04.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of second route under Phase-I of BRTS service from Dumas Resort “Y” Junction.

• 2015

  Inauguration of the Sewage System of New South Drainage Zone for Vadod-Jiav, Sonari, Un-Sonari under Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana. (Cost – Rs. 30.53 crore, Dt. 20.04.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the creek bridge on Bhedwad Creek of South Zone. (Cost – Rs. 7.99 crore, Dt. 20.04.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the “Shri Ramkrushna Paramhans Flyover Bridge” on Katargam Main Road. (Cost – Rs. 66.75 crore, Dt. 23.05.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the “Shri Madanlal Dhingara Flyover Bridge” from Laldarwaja to Swarnim Circle near Delhi Gate Junction. (Cost – Rs. 73.07 crore, Dt. 23.05.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the “Shri Maharsi Arvind Gosh Flyover Bridge” from Bombay Market to Puna Gam near Archana Vidhyalaya. (Cost – Rs. 16.12 crore, Dt. 23.05.2015)

• 2015

  Foundation stone laid for the construction of new Head Quarter near Udhna Darwaja, Ring Road. (Cost – Rs. 100 crore, Dt. 19.07.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the newly constructed North Zone Office at Katargam-Amroli Road. (Cost – Rs. 6.19 crore, Dt. 19.07.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the new bridge at Amroli Chhapra Bhatha. (Cost – Rs. 6.35 crore, Dt. 19.07.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the BRTS Flyover Bridge near Piyush Char Rasta. (Cost – Rs. 25.59 crore, Dt. 19.07.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the Performing Art Center at Adajan. (Cost – Rs. 6.42 crore, Dt. 19.07.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the Delhi Gate Flyover Bridge. (Cost – Rs. 83.94 crore, Dt. 21.08.2015)

• 2015

  Foundation stone laid for the Flyover Bridge at Amroli Junction, Mansaravor Junction. (Cost – Rs. 74.62 crore, Dt. 04.09.2015)

• 2015

  Foundation stone laid for the railway over bridge connecting Udhna-Limbayat. (Cost – Rs. 28.86 crore, Dt. 04.09.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of renovated “Pandit Dindayal Indoor Stadium”. (Cost – Rs. 22.76 crore, Dt. 04.12.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the “Shri Maharana Pratap Railway Bridge” connecting Godadara and Dindoli. (Cost – Rs. 40.04 crore, Dt. 04.12.2015)

• 2015

  Inauguration of the first phase of the historic Gopi Talav. (Cost – Rs. 28.47 Crore, Dt. 04.12.2015)

• 2016

  Inauguration of overhead tanks, water treatment plants, intake well and water distribution station; inauguration of BRTS Corridor from Pal RTO to Adajan patiya & SVNIT to ONGC Bridge Junction; inauguration of primary school in South East Zone area. (Cost – Rs. 115.13 crore, Rs. 67. 34 crore, Rs. 1.90 crore, Dt. 29.02.2016)

• 2016

  On the occasion of completion of the first year of “Smart City Mission”, Smart City Center (SMAC center) inaugurated, ITMS (Intelligent Transit Management System) Application launched along with unveiling of the plaques for inauguration/stone laying of various projects in different zone areas. (Cost – Rs. 3.90 crore, Rs. 76.18 crore, Dt. 25.06.2016)

• 2016

  Inauguration of E.W.S/L.I.G houses under Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojana (Gujarat Rural Urban Housing), Allotment of E.W.S/L.I.G houses through computerized draw and Inauguration of Fly Over Bridge near Anuvrat Dwar Junction (Cost Rs. 418.99 crore, Dt. 15.07.2016)

• 2016

  On the day of Solar Equinox, SMC initiated project to promote the use Solar Energy by installation of Solar Roof Top System in Surat City. Informative website, mobile app and Solar Guidebook is launched. (Dt. 22.09.2016)

• 2016

  "Garib Kalyan Melo – 2016" at Sardar Smriti Bhavan, Varachha, Surat on 14.10.2016.

• 2016

  "Garib Kalyan Melo – 2016" at Gandhi Smriti Bhavan, Nanpura, Surat on 15.10.2016.

• 2016

  Inauguration of L.I.G houses under Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojana (Gujarat Rural Urban Housing) in North Zone, West Zone and South West Zone; allotment of E.W.S/L.I.G houses through computerized draw and unveiling of the plaques for inauguration/stone laying of various projects in different zone areas. (Cost Rs. 499 crore, Dt. 23.10.2016)

• 2016

  Inauguration of E.W.S/L.I.G houses under Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojana (Gujarat Rural Urban Housing); BRTS buses and City buses under BRTS project; unveiling of the plaques for inauguration/stone laying of various projects in different zone areas by Honourable Chief Minister Sh. Vijaybhai Rupani. (Cost – Rs. 274.60 Crore, Dt. 25.11.2016)

• 2017

  Inauguration of 2529 L.I.G and 300 E.W.G houses under Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojana; inauguration of Bus Shelter as a part of phase-2 of BRTS project and inauguration/stone laying of other projects. (Cost – 293.71 Crore, Dt. 19/01/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of L.I.G/E.W.S houses in different zones under Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojana; inauguration of 18 Bus Shelter in East (Varachha) Zone and inauguration of BRTS Corridor from Kapodra junction via Tapi river bridge as a part of phase-2 of BRTS project. (Cost – 22.55 Crore, Dt. 19/01/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Flyover Bridge near Piyush Complex Junction in Udhna-Pandesara area as part of BRTS Phase-2 and city buses. (Cost – 25.59 Crore, Dt. 26/03/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of BRTS Corridor and 11 bus shelters from Valak City Limit to Kamrej Char Rasta as part of phase-2 of BRTS project. (Cost – 35.81 Crore, Dt. 26/03/2017)

• 2017

  Launching of Surat Smart City logo (Dt. 26/03/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of BRTS Flyover bridge near Piyush Char Rasta. (Cost – 2559 Lakh, Dt. 26/03/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Performing Art Center with state of the art advanced facilities at Adajan. (Cost – 642 Lakh, Dt. 26/03/2017)

• 2017

  Allocation of 128 LIG houses at T.P Scheme No. 32 (Adajan), FP No. 116 under Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojana (MMGY). (Cost – 10.03 Crore, Dt. 27/03/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of new 120 MLD Water Treatment plant and existing 78 MLD water treatment plant with 198 MLD total capacity along with zero liquid discharge system (10 MLD) having total capacity of 208 MLD at Dindoli. (Cost – 47.57 Crore, Dt. 27/03/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Joy Train, Helium Balloon and different amusement rides at Ugat Botanical Lake Garden on PPP model. (Cost – 19.30 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for Flyover bridge at Ved Darwaja Junction and Katargam Darwaja Junction. (Cost – 4140.64 Lakh, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for houses at T.P Scheme No. 25 (Singanpore Tunki), F.P No.74, F.P No.97 and T.P Scheme No.19 (Katargam), F.P No.180 and T.P Scheme No.53 (Magob-Dumbhal) F.P No.82 under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Affordable Housing In Partnership (AHP) project (EWS-II). (Cost – 111.01 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for redevelopment of 1296 tenements on PPP model, at T.P Scheme No.8 (Althan-Bhatar), FP No. 107 as a part of implementation of state government’s Re-Development Scheme 2016 of Public Houses. (Cost – 134.00 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for flyover bridge at Surat Kadodara Main Road Middle Ring Road Junction. (Cost – 29.45 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for 660 EWS-II houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) under Smart City Mission at T.P Scheme No.28 (Rundh-Vesu), FP No. 32, Sub-plot no.2. (Cost – 42.65 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for project consisting of design, construction, testing and commissioning of 144 MLD Water Treatment Plant with Zero Liquidity Discharge on turnkey basis and for operation and maintenance work for 5 years for total 590 MLD Water Treatment Plants and Liquid Discharge Plant covering proposed 120 MLD WTP and existing (120+150+200 MLD) three WTP under Smart City Mission/ Amrut Yojana. (Cost – 62.68 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for the work of Visual Improvement of the roads at Limbayat Zone under Smart City Mission. (Cost – 121.00 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid of Command and Control Center (IT-MAC) at T.P Scheme No. 36, FP No. 1 at Athwa Zone under Smart City Mission. (Cost – 16.81 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid of Command and Control Center (IT-MAC) at T.P Scheme No. 36, FP No. 1 at Athwa Zone under Smart City Mission. (Cost – 16.81 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for Sewage Treatment and Tertiary Treatment Plant at Dindoli. (Cost – 256.31 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for Tertiary Treatment Plant at Bamroli. (Cost – 104.29 Crore, Dt. 26/05/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration 3.6 MW capacity Solar Rooftop Plant. (Cost – 19.96 Crore, Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  “Pink Auto Rickshaw” project consisting of women rickshaw drivers to provide safe journey to women was launched. (Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Lake Garden at T.P Scheme No. 18 (Mota Varachha), FP No.84. (Cost – 29.53 Crore, Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Sports Complex at Manchharpura Kolsawad in Central Zone. (Cost – 3.02 Crore, Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  Surat Sitilink Mobile App launched to help in planning convenient and hassle-free journey through BRTS and City Buses. (Cost – 17.16 Crore, Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation Stone laid for Smart Waste Collection System. (Cost – 13.31 Crore, Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation Stone laid for the scientific closer of solid waste disposed at the final disposal site at Khajod under “Swatchh Bharat Mission”. (Cost – 52.81 Crore, Dt. 02/07/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Railway Over Bridge under BRTS connecting Utkalnagar near Katargam and Ashwinikumar Road. (Cost – 36.50 Crore, Dt. 21/09/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of “Shree Chandrashekhar Azad Bridge” on river Tapi, connecting Rander and Katargam area. (Cost – 227.35 Crore, Dt. 30/09/2017)

• 2017

  Inauguration of Bridge connecting Rander (Near Jilani Complex) and Katargam area (Palia Kotar No.07) on the River Tapit (Cost – 227.35 Crore, Dt. 30/09/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for the flyover bridge near Surat railway station and Udhna railway station near Garnala No.445. (Cost – 133.50 Crore, Dt. 15/10/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for Mayor’s Bunglow at Athwa zone, T.P scheme No.28 (Althan-Bhatar), allocated plot no.90. (Cost – 357.83 Lac, Dt. 15/10/2017)

• 2017

  Foundation stone laid for Athletic Swimming Pool and Youth Empowerment Center at Athwa zone, T.P Scheme No.36 (Althan), FP No.101. (Cost – 912.00 Lac, Dt. 15/10/2017)