Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced Rs 6.16 billion (bn) worth of development projects for Vadodara City during the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony organized by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. Among the key initiatives is the construction of a new overbridge to replace the Alkapuri railway underpass, aimed at addressing a major city concern. The projects span various sectors, including water supply, street lighting, housing, drainage systems, roads, bridges, and solid waste management. He also revealed that Rs 680 million has been allocated for the city's outgrowth areas, alongside Rs 7.56 bn for municipal urban projects, ensuring no financial shortages for Vadodara’s progress.