Atal Sarovar Emerges as Rajkot’s New Urban Landmark, Attracts 14 Lakh Visitors

Gandhinagar | Gujarat — The Cities of Gujarat have steadily transformed through well-planned policies and schemes, evolving with the changing needs of urban life. Major cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot continue to progress. Atal Sarovar in Rajkot, developed under the Smart City Project, is an excellent example of this transformation.

Draws Over 14 Lakh Visitors To Date

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated Atal Sarovar in March 2024, and it was opened to the public on Gujarat Foundation Day, 1 May 2024. Since then, it has welcomed over 14 lakh visitors. Developed as a modern entertainment and cultural centre, Atal Sarovar has quickly become a key attraction for the public.

At Sarovar, visitors can enjoy gardens, a special children’s garden, a Ferris wheel, boating, and a toy train. Walkways, a cycle track, and parking with solar panel roofing for 600 cars and 1,000 two-wheelers will ensure convenience. Recreational and cultural spaces include two amphitheatres, an entrance plaza with landscaping, a party plot, an open food court with 16 outlets, a closed food court with 12 outlets, and 42 shops under Gram Haat owned by RMC to generate revenue. A monumental flag, a light and sound show, and other amenities will make Atal Sarovar a landmark destination for the city & Saurashtra.

Under the Rajkot Smart City proposal, three lakes have been planned across a 930-acre greenfield development to harvest rainwater through a stormwater network, supporting water conservation efforts. Among them, Atal Sarovar (Lake-1) has been developed over 75 acres based on Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse (3-R) principles. The 25-acre water body can store 477 million litres of water, while the remaining 50 acres feature landscaping, recreational areas, and amusement facilities.

The project, including 15 years of operation and maintenance, has been completed at a total cost of ₹136 crore. During the monsoon, the lake fills naturally with rainwater, and in summer, it is supplied with recycled water from the TTP under the Smart City Project. For the first time in Saurashtra, the 3R principles have been implemented across the entire project.