Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) issued the Municipal Green Bond with International Green Certification through a public issue on October 6, 2025. The Municipal Green Bond has received an overwhelming response, being subscribed 7.65 times by the evening of the first day. In the institutional category, it was subscribed 8.82 times, 7.48 times in the non-institutional category, and 3.30 times in the retail category, highlighting strong public and institutional interest. This landmark...Read More

સુરત: મહાનગરપાલિકા દ્વારા પ૧ વર્ષથી આયોજીત સંજીવકુમાર નાટ્ય સ્પર્ધામાં તા.૦૬/૧૦/ર૦રપ થી તા.૧૩/૧૦/ર૦રપ દરમ્યાન દરરોજ રાત્રે ૮.૩૦ કલાકથી(પ્રથમ અને અંતિમ નાટક રાત્રે ૮.૦૦ કલાકે શરૂ થશે) ૮(આઠ) નાટ�...Read More

Surat: The long-awaited multipurpose barrage project on the Tapi River in Surat has now been included in the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) by the Central Government. The decision was finalized during a meeting of the Screening Committee and Delegated Investment Board of the Water Resources Department held this week in national capital. Under this scheme, the Central Government has approved a grant of ₹584.06 crore, while t...Read More

Surat: Health enthusiasts will soon see a new look at the popular Joggers Park in the Citylight area, a favorite spot for morning and evening walks. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has initiated plans to redesign and redevelop the park, located near Ghoddod Road, at an estimated cost of ₹7 crore. The redevelopment will cover approximately 1.35 kilometers of the park. Situated in the Athwa Zone, next to the Navsari Agriculture University area, this park holds a special place in the heart...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is set to issue ₹200 crore worth of green municipal bonds through a public issue. The issuance comprises a ₹100 crore base issue and an additional ₹100 crore green shoe option. These bonds will be listed, taxable, redeemable, secured, and non-convertible debentures, certified under the Climate Bonds Initiative. The face value of each green bond is ₹1,000, with tenures of 4 years (STRPP A) and 5 years (STRPP B). The bonds carry an annual coupo...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is expected to introduce an online payment facility through WhatsApp, possibly starting from Diwali. Currently, the system is undergoing trials, and after successful testing, it will be launched for public use. The initiative aims to provide citizens with a faster and more convenient payment option. Initially, property tax payments will be accepted through WhatsApp, followed by other municipal taxes. The facility was also announced in the municipal b...Read More

Surat: In a landmark move toward sustainable urban mobility, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) today launched the country’s first ‘Surat Green Vehicle Policy-2025’, designed to promote pollution-free transportation and position the city as a national leader in e-mobility. The launch, held at the Indoor Stadium, coincided with the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and included the inauguration of various city projects worth an estimated ₹20.96 crore. Additionally, foundat...Read More

Surat: The bullet train station under construction in Surat for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is emerging as a catalyst for urban development in the city. In a record time of just eight months, ‘Town Planning Scheme No. 61’ has been awarded in the city, an official press release said. With India’s first bullet train becoming a reality, Surat is entering a new phase of urban growth. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) is constructing the station ...Read More

Surat: Two new working women hostels will be constructed in separate zones of the city to address housing challenges faced by women and young professionals coming from different districts to work in Surat. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) had included provisions for these hostels in the budget for Athwa and Rander zones this year. Moving forward with the project, modern working women hostels will be built in Althan in Athwa Zone and Adajan in Rander Zone at an estimated cost of ₹54.64 cr...Read More

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat Police today nabbed a computer operator working with the Surat civic body in a bribery case involving a sum of ₹5,000. In this case, the complainant had applied in 2022 for the transfer of property ownership at the Katargam North Zone office of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). Since the request was still pending, the complainant met the concerned clerk in person at the zone office. Subsequently, the accused, Rahul Ramashish Pal (24), wo...Read More