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Vadodara (Baroda)

Located in Central Gujarat, Vadodara is a vibrant, metropolitan city that is home to many fine Educational Institutions and remains the Cultural Capital of Gujarat.

Laxmi Vilas Palace (courtesy Ashish Tibrewal)



Sur Sagar (courtesy Kedar Sule)



Population: Approx 1.6M

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Major industries present:




Chemicals (Yellow)

1. Nandesari GIDC Industrial Estate link
2. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals: “Fertilizernagar"link
3. Gujarat Alkalies link
4. SABIC (Plastics) link
5. Nirma link
6. Dupont (Chemicals/Fertilizers) link


Oil & Gas (Red)


1. Reliance Industries link
2. IOC Gujarat Refinery link
3. ONGC


Pharmaceuticals (Green)


1. Alembic link
2. Sun Pharma (inc R&D) link


Engineering (Blue)


1 & 2. Larsen & Toubro (Engineering)
3. Larsen & Toubro (R&D) link
4. Makarpura GIDC (various, mainly Engineering)
5. Bombardier link
6. ABB link
7. Alstom link
8. Siemens link
9. *** Bearings link

In nearby towns:

Wagodhia

10. Apollo Tyres (Auto/Engineering) link
11. Waghodia GIDC Ind Estate (various) link

Padra

12. Gibraltar Glass & Ceramicslink


To the north of Vadodara are Halol and Savli in the coming years, Govt of Gujarat are looking to turn Savli-Halol into a “Special Investment Region” focussing on Auto, Engineering as well as Biotech and Chemicals.

Halol is currently home to General Motors, CEAT and another GIDC Industrial Estate, mainly in engineering. Vadodara to Halol Highway is where Kemrock and Areva T&D engineering facilities are located. Savli meanwhile, has the main manufacturing of Bombardier where Delhi Metro trains are made)

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Current Projects in Vadodara
  • Greenfield Airport SSC Thread
  • 6-Laning of NH8 South to Surat (This July)
  • Widening of Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
  • DMIC will pass through the Vadodara

Vadodara Municipal Corporation

http://www.vadodaracity.com

Please use this thread for any projects, development or discussion related to Vadodara (Baroda)
 
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#573 ·
New Delhi: Gujarat has been adjudged with five prestigious “India Today- Best City Awards-2013” in different categories at a function held here. While Vadodara bagged the award for overall best emerging city, Gandhinagar and Surat ranked best cities in category of Crime & Safety, Rajkot for Housing & Transport and Vadodara again for Public Services. All the five awards were received by Shri I.P. Gautam, Principal Secretary (Urban Development) of Gujarat Government from Union Minister for Urban Development Shri Kamal Nath here.The cities were ranked on a primary survey of 50 cities and out of these, 17 cities were shortlisted with five from Gujarat state.Gujarat has received a number of national and international awards in last decade for Good Governance. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi as Chief Minister, Gujarat has developed one of the best infrastructures in the country and created conducive environment for its people to realize their full potential and excel in their chosen vocation.Gujarat has invigorated the development of its cities and urban spaces with innovative ideas and their speedy implementation for long term, robust urban growth. In the last decade, the State Government has taken a series of initiatives dedicated to urban areas that have generated wonderful results.Gujarat’s pioneering initiatives in areas such as water management, disaster management, health care, education, women empowerment, rural development, industrial development, investment promotion have been studied far and wide and several of them have been replicated and up-scaled in other states of the country.Recently, Gujarat was adjudged the best Big State for providing citizen security and one of the top three Best Big States for their overall performance at the IBN7 Diamond States Awards. Shri Bharat Lal, Resident Commissioner also attended India Today award distribution function.
 
#575 ·
Water solutions firm sets up Rs 110-crore facility in Savli

From providing water solutions management to water recycling and treatment system, a US-based water technology provider has set its eyes on the Indian markets. Xylem is all set to commission its manufacturing facility at Savli-GIDC in Vadodara by April this year. The Indian arm of $4 billion firm has already invested Rs 110 crore in the facility that that is spread over 22,000 square metres. Xylem Water Solutions India Private Ltd plans to address critical water-related issues by supplying its water transport, treatment and testing products to several sectors.

While Xylem India's plant in Savli has already begun functioning, it is yet to be inaugurated formally. "We will keep investing at this facility and add more products in coming years. We are planning to invest about Rs 80 crore in next four years at our Savli facility, which is our only manufacturing facility in India," said Naresh Bahl, director operations and project, Xylem India.

Having 170 employees, the Savli facility caters to markets across the country and other countries as well. Xylem India that is expecting Rs 180 crore revenue by March, 2013 is aiming to grow to be a Rs 500 crore firm by 2017.

Source:Times of India
 
#585 ·
Stadium project back on Baroda Cricket Association agenda

TOI
VADODARA: Members of the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) will finally get to discuss an issue that they never got to talk about in several annual general meetings (AGM) held in the past. The BCA has decided to organize AGM on March 21 and the issue of land for building cricket stadium will be the most important agenda during the meet. District collector Vinod Rao had recently asked the BCA to get the clearance for the stadium project from its members.

The association had applied for non-agricultural (NA) permission for the land it was buying on Halol Road. The permission, however, was stalled by Rao after he received several anonymous applications regarding irregularities in land procurement procedures. He then asked BCA to get the project ratified from the general body. Interestingly, the AGM agenda sent by BCA to its members on Tuesday doesn't have any mention of the stadium project.

Senior BCA officials said that the stadium project will be discussed and ratified in the AGM. "We will discuss the land issue and get its clearance from the members. If there are any notes of dissent from some members then they will be recorded too. We want to initiate the stadium project as early as possible," said BCA vice-president Samarjitsinh Gaekwad.

Sources said that BCA has appointed a middle-man who is negotiating for five different pieces of land located on Halol Road. He will pass on the land to BCA after the deal is finalized. "We learnt that the BCA has decided to discuss the land issue in AGM but the agenda nowhere mentions it. Why hasn't the BCA put it on record? What is there to hide? We are happy that the association is finally discussing the project in AGM and we would give positive inputs," said BCA member Sheetal Mehta.

BCA's top management had been very secretive of its land procurement procedures during a couple of deals it made in last few years. Last year it had given gag orders its managing committee members asking them to not reveal the land procurement information to anyone.
 
#587 ·
Mercedes-Benz inaugurates Benchmark Cars, its first showroom in Vadodara, Gujarat

Mercedese arrives in Vadodara. (Third showroonm after Surat and Ahmedabad)

Mercedes-Benz today have launched their first dealership “Benchmark Cars” in Vadodara city in Guajarat today. Located at Kalali Vadsar Road, the new dealership is spread over an area of 35,000 sq. ft, with an investment of Rs 7 crores and created within a record time of 10 months.

Benchmark Car Vadodara is built to Mercedes’ global standards, and has a workshop having 10 bays and the capability to undertake general repairs and accident jobs. Round the clock after sales support is available, and there is also an independent driver’s lounge.

With the establishment of the new dealership at Vadodara, Mercedes-Benz India continues to enjoy a network spread across 33 cities with over 59 outlets across India and retains the distinction of being the luxury car manufacturer with the widest network of sales and after-sales services in India. The company has aggressive plans in terms of new product launches and network expansions in 2013, making it a year of offensive for Mercedes-Benz in India.

Benchmark Cars started as a dealer for Mercedes-Benz in 2009 and over the years have spread across to 5 locations (Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Indore & Kolkata). Benchmark Cars has won several recognitions within Mercedes-Benz India dealerships including the best Customer Satisfaction, Best Service Quality, Best Service Awards in 2011. Till date Benchmark Cars sold close to 2000 cars. Eberhard Kern, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India elaborated: “With presence across 33 cities through 59 outlets, Mercedes-Benz clearly demonstrates its commitment to the tier-II and III markets in India. Vadodara is an important business hub; and one of the high potential cities of India. It is therefore natural for us to set-up operations here. Benchmark Cars has an enviable record of delighting customers and they have the mandate to ensure the highest levels of sales as well as vehicle ownership experience for our patrons in the city.”

Sanjay Thakker, Chairman & Managing Director, Benchmark Cars, commented on the aspirations of Benchmark Motors for Vadodara: “We have been involved with the automotive domain for over a decade and have been one of the high performing dealers of Mercedes-Benz India. We look forward to delight the customers of Vadodara. Our dealership in the city will display a range of fascinating Mercedes-Benz cars while our after-sales and service delivery is second to none. In addition, the new dealership will feature a plush Mercedes Café, an exclusive customer lounge, and other facilities ensuring highest possible satisfaction and delight for our customers from this region.”
 
#588 ·
Civic body proposes to spruce up Harni pond

ADODARA: While Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) struggles to find an end to the woes of stinking Sursagar pond, there is some good news with regard to Harni pond located on the outskirts of the city. The process for cleaning and sprucing it up to develop it as a recreation place is expected to kick off soon with the standing committee clearing a proposal in this regard.

VMC had proposed to develop Harni pond in the recent budget. An allocation of Rs 10 crore was also made in the budget that has got its nod both from the standing committee and the general board.

A proposal in this regard states that the pond has 21 acres of land around it that has not been put to any use so far. The pond presently is in a bad shape and is polluted with growth of algae on its surface. However, the condition of the pond is much better when compared to others in the heart of the city, including Sursagar.

VMC administration has suggested an elaborate plan to develop the pond and its surroundings. It plans to have fountains, an artificial waterfall and a garden around it on an ecosystem theme. It also proposes to have a toy train, boating, laser show, toon park, adventure park, jogging track and an aquarium at the site. An environment-cum-wildlife interpretation centre is also proposed along with a food court.

The standing committee has cleared an initial amount of Rs 50 lakh to begin work at the pond. The civic body also proposes to rope in an experienced consultant for the purpose.
 
#590 ·
^^
:banana:

Any render? And which cinema brand?
 
#591 ·
http://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/artic...gnificent-skyline-apartments-4221868-PHO.html જે રીતે અમેરિકાનું ન્યુર્યોક તેની સ્કાયલાઇન માટે પોપ્યુલર છે તે જ રીતે બંગલાઓ અને વિલાઝ પ્રકારનાં ઘરોથી ઓળખાતું અલકાપુરી આગામી વર્ષોમાં તેની આગવી સ્કાયલાઇન ધરાવતું હશે. નવા ટ્રેન્ડ અનુસાર બંગલો ઓનર્સ હાઇલી લક્ઝુરયિસ એપાર્ટમેન્ટ્સ માટે પોતાની જગ્યાઓ ફાળવી રહ્યાં છે.

શહેરનો અલકાપુરી વિસ્તાર તેના ભવ્ય બંગલાઓ માટે પ્રચલિત છે પણ હવે તેની શકલ બદલાઇ રહી છે. આગામી વર્ષોમાં ક્રિમ-આલા-ક્રિમ બંગલોઝ અને વિલા પ્રકારના હાઉસિઝથી પોપ્યુલર બનેલો અલકાપુરી વિસ્તાર અત્યંત લક્ઝુરિયસ ગણાતા એપાર્ટમેન્ટ્સ અને ફ્લેટ્સ માટે પોપ્યુલર બને તો નવાઇ નહીં. અલકાપુરી વિસ્તારના જાણીતા બંગલોઝની મોકાની જગ્યા પર હવે ખુબ જ લક્ઝુરિયસ એપાર્ટમેન્ટ્સ ચણાઇ રહ્યાં છે. આમાંની કેટલીક સ્કિમ્સના એપાર્ટમેન્ટ્સની કિંમત પ કરોડની આસપાસ છે.

આ કિંમતની ટોચ શું હશે તે હાલમાં તો ન કહી શકાય પણ અત્યારે ત્યાં બની રહેલી સૌથી પ્રાઇઝી સ્કિમમાં પ્રતિ એપાર્ટમેન્ટ ૪.પ૦ કરોડ ચુકવવાના રહેશે અને તે પણ ઓનલી બાય ઇન્વીટેશન જ ખરીદી શકાશે. પોતાના ચહેરાના એક ખાસ પાસાંને બદલી રહેલા સિટીમાં કન્સ્ટ્રક્શન કંપનીઝ પણ મલ્ટીનેશનલ સ્તરની આવી રહી છે. હાલમાં રિયલ એસ્ટેટ પ્લેયર્સ મેફેર દ્વારા ૩૬ ફ્લેટની 'ધ એડ્રેસ’ નામની સ્કિમ પર કામ કરવામાં આવી રહ્યું છે. આ પ્રોજેક્ટના ટાવર એકના તમામ ૧૮ ફ્લેટની કિંમત ૪.પ૦ કરોડ રાખવામાં આવી છે, જ્યારે ટાવર બેના તમામ ફ્લેટ ૩.૭પ કરોડ છે. કોઇને પણ સવાલ થાય કે આટલા મોંઘા એપાર્ટમેન્ટ્સ કોણ ખરીદશે પણ આ સ્કિમના ૨૪ ફ્લેટ્સનું બુકિંગ થઇ ચુક્યું છે.

બંગલો ઓનર્સ પણ મેઇન્ટેઇન થઇ શકે છતાં પણ સ્ટેટસ કો જળવાઇ રહે તે પ્રકારના એપાર્ટમેન્ટ-ફ્લેટ્સના ટ્રેન્ડને સ્વિકારી રહ્યાં છે. નવી સ્કિમમાં બેસ્ટ આર્કિટેક્ટ્સના બ્રેઇન્સ કામે લગાડાયાં છે તો ડિઝાઇનને સમાધાન નથી કરાયું. બદલાતાં ડાઇનેમિક્સ અંગે ક્રેડાઇના પ્રમુખ વિપુલ ઠક્કરે કહ્યું કે,'પ થી ૭ વર્ષમાં આ વિસ્તારમાં આવેલા બંગ્લોઝની જગ્યા હાઇ રાઇઝ લક્ઝુરીયસ એપાર્ટમેન્ટ્સ લઇ લેશે. આ બદલાવની શરૂઆત અલકાપુરી, ગેન્ડા સર્કલ આસપાસની સ્પેસીઝ પર વર્લ્ડ ક્લાસ પ્રોજેક્ટ્સ અને મોટા બજેટની સ્કિમ મુકાવાથી થઇ છે. આ ચેન્જ છેલ્લા દોઢેક વર્ષમાં આવ્યો છે. એમએનસી માટે આ વિસ્તાર અગત્યનો છે.શહેરમાં વર્લ્ડ ક્લાસ પ્રોજેક્ટ નહોતા

શહેરની ગ્લોબલ સ્તરે ઓળખ સ્પષ્ટ બની રહી છે ત્યારે એ સ્તરે મેચ થાય તેવી સુવીધાઓની પણ માંગ વધે તે સ્વાભાવિક છે. શહેરના કન્સ્ટ્રશનને નેશનલ લેવલ પર નોંધપાત્ર બનાવવા માટે વર્લ્ડ ક્લાસ પ્રોજેક્ટ આવે તે જરૂરી હતું કારણ કે છેલ્લા કેટલાક વર્ષોમાં આ મામલે વડોદરા પાછું પડી રહ્યું હતું. ઈન્ફ્રાસ્ટ્રક્ચરમાં ચેન્જ લાવવાની જરૂર જણાઈ રહી છે. તેથી જ શહેર અન્ય ડેવલપ સિટીની સરખામણીએ આવી શકશે. ખાસ કરીને અલકાપુરી વિસ્તારને ફોકસ કરીને 'ધ એડ્રેસ’ જેવી વર્લ્ડક્લાસ પ્રોજેક્ટ લોન્ચ કરવામાં આવ્યો છે. આ વિસ્તારની ઓળખ પર નવું જ ક્લેવર ચઢાવશે. - અમિત ભટનાગર, બિલ્ડર
 
#592 ·
The city is in serious need of good infrastructure! I have lived here for 29 years of my life and I honestly feel it has been badly left behind in terms of urban infrastructure and civic amenities. It is a reasonably big city and yet nothing much has changed in the past 20 years! :(
 
#597 ·
Nice developments...thanks for the pics :cheers:

BTW, which is the tallest building in Vadodara?? Or tower, or any kind of structure?
 
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