In a major milestone for sustainable infrastructure and transport decarbonization, Gujarat has witnessed the launch of India’s first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)-powered train alongside railway modernization works valued at over ₹1,542 crore centered in Sabarmat
The initiative, inaugurated as part of wide-ranging infrastructural unveilings across the state, represents a concerted effort to curb freight and passenger emissions while expanding corridor capacity through key rail-doubling and modern signaling systems.
This clean-energy emphasis follows directly on the heels of major industrial foundation-laying ceremonies in Kutch, where a 150 tonnes-per-day (TPD) commercial E-Methanol plant was recently launched in Gandhidham to strengthen green chemical manufacturing in western ports – CMO Gujarat
Artisan Integration: Structured showcases for traditional handicrafts, including Khambhat Agate stone work, Sankheda woodcraft, and Patan Meenakari.
Capacity Building: Dedicated accreditation and financial support for village hosts under the “Tourism Champions” initiative.
MICE & Village Linkages: Strategic corridors linking industrial conference centers in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar to peripheral homestay clusters.
At the same time, industrial chambers and enterprise hubs are expanding capacity, highlighted by the opening of the SZVS Business Expo in Ahmedabad, reflecting steady MSME expansion across domestic manufacturing, packaging, and clean technology corridors.
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