• Board has given directives to implement Mini Micro Power Generation projects in a time bound manner by Water Resources Dept. of the State.
• Board decided to gear up the implementation of  Water Desliniation Plant project at Kutch .
• Blue Print of Infrastructure Development ( BIG 2020 ) will be updated with reference to the Memorndum of Understading signed in Vibrant Gujarat Investment Summit 2007. An impact analysis on future infrastructure requirement , upgradation of existing infrastructure and required human resources will be undertaken by the Departments in consultation with GIDB and investors.
• In-principle sanction was accorded for  development of Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Passenger Train Corridor.   Urban Development Dept. to explore alternative to part fund the project after evaluating potential of investment in this corridor.  GIDB to play a nodal role and co-ordiante with the State Government and the Railway Board.
• Board has approved State Policy/scheme  to support the infrastructure projects ( viability gap fund scheme ) take up on PPP format. Rs.46.00 crore is provided in the budget in the financial year 2007-08 to be released as Viability Gap Fund.  Industries and Mines Dept. is authorized to do the needful to  announce it as a State Scheme/Policy.
• Board approved the Regulation for determining the cost of a project exceeding which a proposal shall be submitted to the Board.
• Sub Concession agreement for the development of Solid Cargo Port Terminal at Dahej is recommended by the Board with amendments.
• Board approved amendments in the concession agreement for Petronet LNG Port at Dahej.
• Gujarat Maritime Board was directed by the Board  to create necessary infrastructure for  Ro-Ro ferry services project between Ghogha and Suvali ( Hazira ).  The ferry services will be offered to private operators by Gujarat Maritime Board.
• Urban Development Dept. to make provision of Rs.165.50 crores for Ahmedabad Regional Rail System project. GIDB to play a nodal role to co-ordiante for approval of Ministry of Railways and its equity participation in the project.
• Board approved the Model Concession Agreement for State Highways suggested by the Planning Commission, New Delhi .  Secretary, Road and Building Dept. directed to announce it as a Model Concession Agreement of the State for the PPP  State Highway projects.
• Board approved the principles of Tolling Policy for the State Road Projects implemented in PPP format.
• GIDB to set up a State Level  Resource Centre having huge data base on infrastructure  development in the State, to act as a focal point  for the information pertaining to policies and international best practices in  Public Private Partnership in infrastructure projects.

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