Surat, evolving with a new Diamond Bourse and international airport, awaits PM Modi's inauguration. The Surat Diamond Bourse, designed by Morphogenesis, aims to shift the diamond trading hub from Mumbai. Businesses move for growth opportunities, emphasizing improved infrastructure and relaxed laws. Projects like DREAM City and landfill-to-garden initiatives complement the city's advancement.
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00:00 Surat, a bustling city in India, is undergoing a significant transformation with plans for
00:09 a grand inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Surat Diamond Bourse and an international
00:14 airport.
00:15 The SDB, also known as the Surat Diamond Bourse, is designed by Morphogenesis and it boasts
00:21 around 4,200 diamond trading offices.
00:24 It aims to shift the diamond trading hub from Mumbai to Surat.
00:28 Despite this ambitious project, concerns and demands are raised by diamond businessmen.
00:32 They seek increased international flights from Surat airport and the relaxation of prohibition
00:36 laws.
00:37 The SDB inauguration is expected to draw around 21,000 people, including foreign diamond businessmen.
00:43 Spanning across 66 lakh square feet at Dream City, the SDB comprises of nine interconnected
00:48 towers housing various offices and infrastructure related to diamonds, including retail jewellery
00:53 outlets and extensive CCTV coverage.
00:56 Several businesses have already transitioned to Surat from Mumbai's Diamond Bharat Bourse.
01:00 Shrusti Diamonds, for instance, expects a substantial growth in turnover over establishing
01:04 its presence in Surat.
01:06 Virendra Zawallabhai Lakhmi of Giran Jams, a significant player in the industry, has
01:09 also shifted his entire business from Mumbai to Surat.
01:13 He anticipates a considerable rise in annual turnover and emphasises the need for better
01:17 infrastructure in Surat, including international connectivity and relaxation of prohibition
01:21 laws.
01:22 The reasons behind the shift to Surat are varied.
01:24 Space constraints and lengthy commutes in Mumbai prompted businesses to seek a more
01:28 conductive environment in Gujarat.
01:30 The appeal of shorter commute times and spacious offices areas in Surat's SDB plays a pivotal
01:34 role in this migration.
01:36 Furthermore, the Khajo, the Urban Development Authority, spearheads projects like Surat
01:40 International Airport and Dream City.
01:42 Dream City spreads over 681 hectares, including various amnesties like hospital, school and
01:47 recreational areas, supplementing the city's growth.
01:50 Additionally, efforts are underway to convert the landfill site near the SDB into gardens,
01:54 addressing complaints into foul smells.
01:57 The Surat Municipal Corporation aims to transform the 37-hectare landfill to green spaces, simultaneously
02:02 increasing the waste treatment capacity.
02:05 After inaugurating these projects, Prime Minister Modi is set to visit Varanasi too in his own
02:10 constituency for integration of further development projects, including a one-more Vande Bharat
02:15 train.
02:15 [Music]