Gujarat News

Kheda, Dec 22: The Ayushman Bharat PM-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has emerged as a lifeline for the economically disadvantaged, offering free healthcare to millions across India. Launched by the government in 2018, the scheme has brought substantial relief to those unable to afford costly treatments.

Ahmedabad, Dec 21: The ‘Ayushman Bharat PM-Jan Arogya Yojana' has become a boon for the poor in the country. A large number of people are undergoing treatment free of cost under this scheme.

New Delhi, Dec 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited everyone to Gujarat's famous Rann Utsav, which will go on till March 2025.

New Delhi, Dec 19: Amit Mandali, a resident of Patdi tehsil of Surendranagar district of Gujarat, was facing a life-threatening health condition sometime ago. Faced with financial hardships and family turmoil over his liver infection, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) came to his rescue and emerged as a lifeline for the family.

Banaskantha, Dec 18: In a significant milestone for the country's solar energy program, the Masali village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has become the country’s first 'solar village' on the border.

Gandhinagar, December 16: At the annual Chintan Shibir of the state government in Somnath, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mentioned the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in establishing Gujarat as a leader in technology-driven governance and socio-economic development, a release said on Monday.

Kachchh: , Dec 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel exuded confidence that the 'Rann Utsav' of Kutch, which combines development and heritage, will serve as a guide in creating a developed Gujarat for a developed India.

Gandhinagar, December 13: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has showcased its excellence in the National Panchayat Awards 2024, hoisting the flag of good governance nationwide.

Gandhinagar, Dec 10: In an example of the Union government's commitment to empowering citizens through sustainable energy solutions, a family from Vavol village in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is witnessing significant changes to their daily life, thanks to the ambitious PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Ahmedabad, Dec 7: The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), one of the largest organisations of the Swaminarayan sect, is celebrating the International Golden Jubilee of its activities at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The grand event features Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as chief guests, with over one lakh devotees in attendance.

Ahmedabad, Dec 6: In the Sola area in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, residents are saving big by installing solar panels, thanks to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana initiated by the Central government.

Ahmedabad, Dec 4: A grand celebration of BAPS volunteer services is set to be organised at Narendra Modi stadium, the world's biggest cricket stadium on December 7, to mark the selfless service and devotion of more than 1 lakh volunteers.

Ahmedabad, Nov 28: In a significant academic development, IIM Ahmedabad has released three pioneering case studies on the creation and management of Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar (PSM Nagar), a 600-acre cultural marvel built in just nine months and hosted over 12 million visitors.

Gandhinagar, November 22: As the 11th edition of Chintan Shibir has commenced in Gujarat, state's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that this event was started by then Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the functioning and governance of the administration in the state.

Gandhinagar, November 22: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while inaugurating the state government's 11th Chintan Shibir at Somnath, highlighted the event's role as a catalyst for advancing Gujarat's significant progress on the global stage. He described it as a platform for inclusive and thoughtful reflection.

Gandhinagar, November 21: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the allocation of 30,504 million cubic feet of Narmada water for supplementary irrigation and drinking water facilities to farmers in North Gujarat and Saurashtra, for the sowing of Rabi season crops.

Gandhinagar, November 21: As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, the Gujarat government under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is promoting extensive tree plantation efforts to increase Gujarat's green cover, a release said on Wednesday.

Gandhinagar, November 21: On Wednesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel declared 'The Sabarmati Report' tax-free in the state.

Gandhinagar, November 21: The Gujarat government has released the Draft Annual Statement of Rates (Jantri) for 2024, along with accompanying guidelines, for public review. Citizens can access the draft online at [https://garvi.gujarat.gov.in](https://garvi.gujarat.gov.in) or visit the office of the relevant Deputy Collector (Stamp Duty). Suggestions and objections can be submitted through the portal by 20 December 2024.

Gandhinagar, November 19: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has made a significant decision aimed at simplifying the state's revenue services and operational procedures with a public-centric approach, a press release said.

Ahmedabad, November 19: The Indian Army successfully concluded the Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024' held on 18th and 19th November in Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat. Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, attended this significant event, which showcased India's disaster response readiness.

Gandhinagar, November 18: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved Rs 145 crore on Monday for the construction of a four-lane bridge over the Saraswati River in Sidhpur taluka, Patan district on the Mehsana-Unjha-Sidhhpur-Palanpur State Highway.

Gandhinagar, November 18: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahod district of Gujarat has achieved remarkable progress as part of India's Smart Cities Mission, said CMO office in a statement on Monday.

Gandhinagar, November 18: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahod district of Gujarat has achieved remarkable progress as part of India's Smart Cities Mission, a press release said.

Gandhinagar, November 18: Amid the celebration for Rashtriya Sahakar Saptah that is being observed from November 14 to 20, the role of cooperative activities in driving the development of both the nation and the state was duly recognised. Notably, Gujarat's Amul, a flagship cooperative institution, stands as a benchmark not only for India but also as a global exemplar of excellence in the cooperative sector.

Gandhinagar, November 17: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 184 development projects worth Rs 246.31 crore in the Dhandhuka Assembly constituency on Sunday.

Gujarat, November 17: The Indian Army will host Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 on November 18 and November 19. The exercise will be attended by representatives from nine friendly foreign countries, the Indian Army announced in a post on X.

Gandhinagar, November 14: The iconic Kutch Rann Utsav has officially begun, and as always, it promises to be a spectacular display of Gujarat's rich culture, arts, and hospitality.

Gandhinagar, November 14: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has announced the launch of the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI) and the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH)--a dedicated fintech incubator and accelerator, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), as per a statement from the GIFT City.

Gandhinagar, November 12: Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel approved a budget of Rs 253.94 crore for a series of development projects across 14 Towns and One Metropolis, aiming to enhance the ease of living for people across Gujarat on Tuesday.

Gandhinagar, November 12: Taking the 'Ease of Living' initiative a step further and in a move to empower the electricity consumers, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on 23.10.2024 has launched a single-window Online Portal to facilitate consumers to file complaints with the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) of State-owned power distribution companies.

Gandhinagar, October 29: On Shri Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple health projects worth over Rs 12,850 crores from the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi.

Ahmedabad, October 29: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday said that 'Run For Unity' marathon is a symbol of integrity, adding that this run binds everyone together.

Ahmedabad, October 29: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday flagged off the 'Run For Unity' marathon in Ahmedabad on the occasion of 'National Unity Day' and remembered the country's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Amreli, October 28: Prime Minister Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various road, rail, water supply and tourism-related projects worth Rs 4,800 crore in Amreli in Gujarat.

Gujarat, October 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive discussions with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and took stock of the bilateral ties across diverse sectors.

New Delhi, Oct 28: In a heartwarming moment during Vadodara roadshow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez took a special pause to greet Dia Gosai, a specially-abled student from MS University who presented them a sketched portrait of both leaders.

Gandhinagar, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez will jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing the C-295 aircraft, during his visit to Gujarat's Vadodara on Monday.

Vadodara, Oct 25: Fraudsters have extorted Rs 1 lakh by falsely implicating a Vadodara woman in criminal activities after she fell victim to a sophisticated digital scam, an official said.

Gandhinagar, October 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 4800 crore in Gujarat's Amreli district including around 1600 development projects across Amreli, Jamnagar, Morbi, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Junagadh, Porbandar, Kutch, and Botad districts during his visit to the state on October 28, an official release said.

Gandhinagar, Oct 25: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved 'Gujarat Inland Vessels Registration, Survey, and Operation Rules 2024', reaffirming the state government's commitment to improving safety in boating and water sports activities.

Gandhinagar, Oct 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in Gujarat's Amreli district on October 28.

Gandhinagar, October 24: Gujarat welcomed Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon on Thursday. His visit, for the inauguration of the Tata-Airbus manufacturing facility in Vadodara, marks a significant milestone in Gujarat's efforts to foster deeper bilateral cooperation, an official press release stated.

Gandhinagar, Oct 24: A job fair and alumni meet was held in Gandhinagar under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) which aimed to provide employment opportunities to rural youth between the ages of 18 and 35 who live below the poverty line by offering them skill development training tailored to their needs.

Vadodara, Oct 24: The Vadodara Zone Fee Regulation Committee (FRC) has approved a 5 per cent increase in the provisional fees for 76 schools with an aim to ignite hopes among those administrators still awaiting fee approvals.

Gandhinagar, Oct 23: The Gujarat government has unveiled a relief package worth Rs 1,419 crore for farmers ahead of the Diwali festival which aims to assist over 700,000 farmers across 20 districts who have suffered crop damage due to excessive rainfall in August 2024.

Gandhinagar, Oct 21: Gujarat Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Sector Department has appointed 123 newly Class-2 veterinary officers on Monday.

Gandhinagar, Oct 20: Gujarat Assembly will organise a full-day training session on legal drafting for officers on October 22.

Vadodara, Oct 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has called on citizens to ensure that Vadodara not only leads in development but also in cleanliness.

Vadodara, Oct 18: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will visit Vadodara on October 19 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 468 development projects across the city and district.

Vadodara, Oct 18: The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 100 crore for flood relief across the state, with 75 percent of the funds distributed to the flood-affected victims of Vadodara.

Ahmedabad, Oct 18: To cater to the huge rush of passengers during Diwali, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) on Friday announced the addition of 8,340 extra bus trips, aiming to serve around 3.75 lakh passengers.

Gandhinagar, Oct 17: The Gujarat government has approved Rs 3.14 crore for 53 infrastructure development projects under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana.

Gandhinagar, Oct 15: Gujarat government distributed over Rs 1,100 crore in aid to 5,500 eligible industrial units and issued letters of intent for quarry leases valued at Rs 699 crore.

Gandhinagar, Oct 15: The Gujarat government has announced an investment of over Rs 54.50 crore in upgrading the state's fishing harbours and fish landing centres.

Gandhinagar, October 14: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has introduced broader provisions and reforms in the state's IT and ITeS policy, aiming to foster a robust ecosystem for emerging technologies and promote innovation during the Vikas Saptah celebrations.

Ahmedabad, October 14: Gujarat, once central to India's White Revolution, is now spearheading a new era of sustainable agriculture through high-value crops, modern irrigation systems, and farmer empowerment.

Ahmedabad, Oct 14: The Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad in Gujarat busted an international gang involved in a Rs 79,34,639 fraud case where the accused posed as officials from TRAI, Mumbai Cyber Crime, and the CBI, an official said.

Vadodara, Oct 14: Central Water Commission (CWC) teams have arrived in Vadodara to investigate and devise long-term flood prevention strategies after the city faced the brunt of three "man-made" floods in the last few months severely disrupting the lives of common people.

Gandhinagar, Oct 14: A five-day "Train the Trainer" programme to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Gujarat was inaugurated at the Vidya Samiksha Kendra here on Monday.