VOICES OF PEOPLE

Analysing public and private stakeholder interests

Stakehlder consultation was carried various stakeholders including their perspective, views on the development/ transformation of the area, key concerns, priorities to understand the ward from their perspective.Particular stakeholder’s interest in the specific area helped in understanding various aspects of the ward. Few quotes have been mentioned from stakeholders in order to describe their challenges and potentials of the ward or ways to develop the area.

“Ahmedabad today drives the hopes of a modern Gujarat. So,our aim is to serve maximum people and have end mile connectivity”

“Most metro investment seems to be in thin air. There is hardly any density to support even the BRTS network. This is no Mumbai where people cannot commute by private vehicles.”

“The main challenge faced in urban fringe areas of Ahmedabad is that the rate of development is surpassing the rate at which government can employ resources and provide services to the people”

-Mr. Vatsal Patel Town planner, AMC

“We try to incorporate as many as possible government policies, schemes in the area like laying Narmada network will resolve the water supply concerns and much more to provide facilities to the people.”

- Arunsingh Ramannayan Singh Ward councilor of Chandkheda,Ahmedabad

“The life of gamtal has an essence of undying culture. Hence we do not want any redevelopment. Gamtal is self-sufficient, though with better infrastructure it will cater to the increased needs of people.”

- Mangalaben Jodhawat Resident of the GAMTAL city

“We feel unsafe at night because there is nothing on these roads except for buildings under construction. There have been reports of chain snatchings by the construction labourers”