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Year
19
1971
17.73
Greater Ahmedabad
65 Lakh People, 500 Sq. Km 1 Crore People, 800 - 900 Sq. Km
2011
2035
19 19
% BP L 1 20 % 90 % 60 % 30 % 0%
Fem ale:M ale lit eracy rat io W o rk part icip at io n rat e Net en rolm en t
City Assessment
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT)
The city has large number of NRGs. Despite fluctuating fortunes of its industrial base, the city has emerged as a vibrant city. Successfully transformed itself from an image of being just a Textile City, Capital Market City, Chemical City to that of an Emerging multi-sector economy. It is the largest supplier of denim and one of the largest exporter of gems & jewellery in the country. Low cost of living, the city has the reputation of LIVABLE CITY.
City Assessment
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT)
A Safe City The people of Ahmedabad are known for their Entrepreneurship, Reputation of trust, and hospitality. The labour issues are absent. The governments, both the State and Local are known to be proactive, transparent and effective implementers. (Credit Rating, Bond, ) The city has location advantages as it is one hour flying time to Delhi and Mumbai and has a large base of agricultural areas growing cotton, tobacco. It is also strategically located with regard to ports. It has the privilege to host world-class educational institutions (IIM, NID, CEPT, MICA, ..). Rich History and Cultural Heritage makes the place unique.
City Assessment
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) The city is faced with certain weaknesses / Constraints, which it is attempting to overcome. Low unemployment rate, but large informal sector Earthquake had negative impact. Poor English Proficiency is some thing which the state has already initiated the steps to overcome.
City Assessment
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT)
Building on its strengths to exploit opportunities to become: A Textile & Apparel exports Hub A Design Hub A potential agriculture export hub A Drug & Pharma export hub A hub for Biotech & Packaged Food A IT & ITES Hub A Logistic Hub A Technical Education Hub (Management, Design, Architecture & Planning, Pharmacy)
REFORMS
Governance Backbone Financial Management and Reporting Internal Capacity
Vibrant Ahmedabad will transform Ahmedabad from a clean and livable city to a Productive, well governed and self sustaining
INVESTMENTS
Good service levels will release municipal funds for other requirements
Per capita water supply Sewerage Coverage Sewage Treatment Solid Waste Collection Solid Waste Disposal Road network 0%
Vibrant City
FACILITATION
Social Health
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Objectives
Livable City with High Quality of Overall improved city services Life Knowledge City services
A City Free of generation program Employment Congestion, Garbage, slums, Congestion free city
100% coverage of services Development of lakes and urban greenery School for primary education Coverage of 100% road development (flyovers, bridges) Coverage of 70% of city services Integrated road development (junctions and flyovers) Clean and green environment (urban forestry/plantation) Citizen friendly services (e-governance)
2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007
2012
Development Themes
Development Themes Development & Growth Mgmt. Water Supply & Sanitation
Water Sewerage Storm water Solid Waste Sanitation
Urban Poor & Housing Social Amenities Environment Urban Finance Urban Governance
1 2 3 4 5 6
Roads Gardens Promenades Relocation Sites Informal Markets Commercial Areas(to be sold)
7 8 9 10 Total
Residential Areas(to be sold) Public Utilities Extension of Public Facilities Residual / Unallocated
Cont..