Gujarat’s leaders today revealed a bold plan for the state’s future, aiming to power big changes and create many new jobs. On August 15, 2025, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel shared “Agenda 2035” and “Viksit Gujarat by 2047” during state-level Independence Day celebrations in Porbandar. This essential blueprint shows how Gujarat plans to boost its factories, farming. services, setting a clear path for growth towards becoming a major part of a strong India by 2047. It promises better lives for millions and outlines a vision for more money and a brighter future across the entire region, building on Gujarat’s history of economic drive.
A Big Plan for Gujarat’s Future
Gujarat has made public a new, far-reaching plan that sets a clear path for the state’s future. This plan, called ‘Agenda 2035’, aims to make Gujarat strong and ready for what comes next. It is also meant to help India become a developed country by 2047. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, shared this plan during a recent event. He said that the goal is to make a “Prosperous State, Empowered Citizens” by the time Gujarat completes 75 years of its formation in 2035. This big plan covers many areas like growing the economy, building better roads and services. making life better for people. The plan builds on Gujarat’s past successes, as the state has seen its economy grow greatly. In the last 20 years, Gujarat’s total state income went up by 16 times, from about 17. 7 billion US dollars in 2002-03 to 282 billion US dollars in 2022-23. Gujarat also brings in a lot of tax money, which has almost doubled in the past six years.
Making the Economy Bigger
The new plan has big aims for Gujarat’s money matters. It looks to make Gujarat’s economy worth 3. 5 trillion US dollars by 2035. aims for a 1 trillion US dollar economy by 2030. The state also wants to contribute 10 percent to India’s total money output and become a 500 billion US dollar economy by 2026-27. To reach these goals, Gujarat will put money into new and essential areas. This includes clean energy like solar and wind power, making things like electronics and electric vehicles. also green hydrogen. The state is already a leader in making many goods, with its factories adding 36 percent to Gujarat’s total money output. Gujarat has many industrial areas and ports, handling about 40 percent of India’s sea trade. A big part of the plan is to set up new economic areas. The state plans to create four new growth spots in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot. Gandhidham. These spots will help bring in more businesses and jobs. The state also aims to create 3. 4 million new jobs by 2047 through these efforts.
“Gujarat’s future growth path looks very good, with money going into areas like clean energy, making electronics. electric vehicles,” said an official. “The state is also moving forward with huge projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and GIFT City, which aim to make Gujarat a world business center.”
Better Roads and Services
A key part of the plan is to build much better roads, transport. other services. The state will put a lot of money into this. This includes new expressways like the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, the Amritsar–Jamnagar Corridor. the Somnath–Dwarka Expressway. There are also plans for new metro train lines in Surat and Ahmedabad, which will help people move around the cities easily. Here are some of the major projects mentioned in the plan:
| Project Type | Examples | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Expressways & Roads | Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, Amritsar–Jamnagar Corridor, Somnath–Dwarka Expressway, 12 Garvi Gujarat High-Speed Corridors | Improve travel time and goods movement, connect cities and industrial areas. |
| Metro Rail | Ahmedabad Metro Phase II, Surat Metro | Help with daily travel in cities. |
| High-Speed Rail | Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train (348 km in Gujarat), Ahmedabad–Rajkot Semi-High-Speed Rail | Greatly reduce travel time between key cities. |
| Other Big Works | Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), GIFT City, Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Dholera International Airport | Create new industrial and financial hubs, boost clean energy production. |
The plan also focuses on making cities better. The year 2025 has been named “Urban Development Year” in Gujarat, with a big increase in the money set aside for city growth. This includes making 100 town planning schemes and using map-based plans for 55 smaller towns.
Helping People and Society
The plan also puts a strong focus on the well-being of the people of Gujarat. It aims to make sure that citizens are strong both financially and in their daily lives. Key social initiatives include:
- Money for women and girls’ education, like the Namo Lakshmi Yojana and Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana.
- Programs to help poor families with housing, like raising the money for homes under PM Awas Yojana (Rural).
- Special money for tribal groups under the Vanbandhu Welfare Scheme.
- Money for better food for children.
- Efforts to provide good education and living places for students from less privileged groups.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that the state government is working to make sure everyone gets benefits from these programs. He also said that ‘Agenda 2035’ focuses on “Earning Well and Living Well,” which means both economic success and good living for all.
Looking at the Money Needed
The Gujarat government’s budget for 2025-26 is very large, about 3. 70 lakh crore rupees. This budget shows a big increase in money put towards building new things. A special fund of 50,000 crore rupees, called the ‘Viksit Gujarat Fund’, has also been announced to help the state grow. The money will be spent on various crucial areas. For example, a large amount is set aside for education, roads. water-related projects.
| Sector | Money Allotted (in Crores of Rupees) – FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Education | 59,999 |
| Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply | 25,641 |
| Roads and Buildings | 24,705 |
| Health & Family Welfare | 23,385 |
| Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation | 22,498 |
| Panchayats and Rural Housing | 13,772 |
This big spending plan aims to create lasting assets and help the state’s economy become even stronger.
What Leaders are Saying
Leaders from Gujarat and the central government have spoken about this plan with great hope. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that the plan is a clear sign of the state’s promise to reach the goal of a “Viksit Gujarat” (Developed Gujarat).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Gujarat’s smaller industries have done a lot for the nation’s industrial growth. He added, “Gujarat today plays a key role in India’s growth story and is becoming a gateway to the global economy.”
Industry leaders also welcome these steps. They see Gujarat as a good place to invest because of its helpful policies and good environment for business. But, some industry groups have pointed out that getting enough skilled workers is still a problem, even with the growth.
What People Think
Many citizens and local leaders are also looking forward to the changes. People in places like Bhimasar, Akhod. Sultanpur villages have already seen improvements due to local leadership working with state plans, such as better waste collection and water systems. This shows how state plans can help at the local level. But, some reports in the past have noted challenges Gujarat faces, like harm to the environment, problems with women’s equality. needs in health and basic education. The new plan aims to address these by focusing on all-around growth and making sure everyone benefits.
Next Steps
The Gujarat government will hold “Regional Vibrant Summits” to encourage industries in smaller towns and villages. They will also launch a special plan called ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Utthan Yojana’ with 100 crore rupees to improve villages that are not part of big cities. This plan aims to make villages good alternatives to cities, with good services and jobs. The state will also prepare youth for new technologies and create a place where new ideas can grow.
