Gujarat Approves SOP For Green Ring Road Scheme To Build Climate Resilient Urban Transport Network

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has cleared the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Mukhyamantri Green Ring Road Vikas Yojana, a flagship initiative designed to create climate-resilient and sustainable road infrastructure across the state’s municipal corporations.

The state has earmarked Rs 200 crore for the development of green ring roads by urban local bodies, a government release stated.

By diverting vehicles away from city cores, the scheme seeks to tackle rising traffic while enhancing urban mobility.

The SOP was drafted following recommendations from an expert advisory committee chaired by the Principal Secretary.

It places strong emphasis on deploying advanced green-clean construction technologies and materials, ensuring that infrastructure is robust, low-maintenance, and aesthetically aligned with modern cityscapes.

Key design provisions include carriageways, medians, drainage and rainwater systems, utilities, tree plantation, traffic management, and road safety.

To promote a circular economy, the SOP mandates that 25 per cent of road construction materials must come from recycled sources, significantly reducing the reliance on fresh resources.

Municipal corporations have also been advised to prioritise the use of renewable energy in these projects, minimising carbon footprints while aligning with broader environmental goals.

Given the scale and technical complexity of the project, implementation will be guided strictly by government protocols, with technical and environmental reviews of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) conducted at each stage.

As part of Urban Development Year 2025, Chief Minister Patel has framed the initiative as a step towards climate-resilient road infrastructure.

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