Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

May 20, 2026 2:57 PM

Gujarat completes 2.21 crore cubic metres of earthwork in three years, surpassing target

The Gujarat government has completed 2.21 crore (221.37 lakh) cubic metres of earthwork over the last three years to strengthen reservoirs and increase water storage capacity across the state, exceeding its original target for the period, Water Resources and Water Supply Minister, Ishwarsinh Patel, said on Wednesday. The work was undertaken between 2022-23 and 2024-25 through government machinery under the Water Resources Department as part of annual special drives aimed at strengthening irriga...

April 21, 2026 3:54 PM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates centenary celebrations of FICCI in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Ahmedabad. During the event, he said that as India moves towards celebrating 100 years of independence under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, FICCI’s 100-year milestone, coinciding with the Amrit Kaal, represents a “double bonanza” for the organisation. Addressing the FICCI National Executive Committee meeting, the Chief ...

March 23, 2026 11:32 AM

Gujarat records Rs 2,500 cr-worth development works in 3 days; Mehsana gets Rs 938 crore projects

Gujarat has seen development works worth around Rs 2,500 crore inaugurated or initiated over the past three days, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Sunday, as he announced and launched projects worth over Rs 938 crore in Mehsana district. At the ‘Mahimavant Mehsana’ programme in Visnagar, Patel carried out foundation-laying for works exceeding Rs 630 crore, performed ground-breaking for projects worth over Rs 168 crore, and inaugurated completed works valued at Rs 140 crore. He said t...

March 19, 2026 12:35 PM

Rs 25,403 crore health budget cleared in Gujarat

A significant expansion of Gujarat’s public health system, including higher financial support for mothers, wider insurance coverage, and plans for large-scale medical infrastructure, was outlined as the state Assembly approved Rs 25,403.23 crore for the Health and Family Welfare Department for 2026-27. Presenting the budgetary demands in the Assembly on Tuesday, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the allocation marked an 8.63 per cent increase over the previous year, with an additional...

March 18, 2026 9:42 PM

Gujarat CM highlights AI startup support model, announces ‘Sovereign AI Park’

Gujarat has unveiled a comprehensive financial support framework for artificial intelligence (AI) startups and announced plans for a 'Sovereign AI Park', as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held direct consultations with emerging technology firms in Gandhinagar. The measures were outlined during a startup dialogue organised by the state’s Science and Technology Department at the Chief Minister’s residence, where around 24 high-potential startups from across India presented their innovations a...

March 18, 2026 6:56 PM

Gujarat CM launches 182 new GSRTC buses to expand connectivity across all Assembly constituencies

The Gujarat government has launched 182 new state transport buses—one for each Assembly constituency—in a move aimed at expanding last-mile connectivity and strengthening public transport coverage across the state. The buses were flagged off in Gandhinagar on Wednesday by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, along with Minister of State for Transport Pravin Mali, in the presence of ministers, MLAs and officials. Addressing the event, Patel said: "The add...

March 10, 2026 4:29 PM

Gujarat: ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative to improve lakes’ health and air quality across state

Gujarat has emerged as a key growth engine in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat'. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, efforts are underway to build sustainable and future-ready cities. As per an official release, the Gujarat Urban Development Mission (under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department of the state government) will launch the 'Lake and Air Watch' initiative for real-time monitoring and improvement of lake health and air q...

March 5, 2026 4:10 PM

Gujarat CM launches 5th ‘herSTART’ to support women-led initiatives, inaugurates research park

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs and inaugurated a newly built research park at Gujarat University. He said the state is committed to advancing the vision of women-led development articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister also announced the naming of the university’s convention centre as Vidyagauri Nilkanth Sabhapuram, honouring Vidyagauri Nilkanth, regarded as the first Gujarati woma...

February 23, 2026 10:24 PM

Gujarat to deepen 10 ponds per taluka under statewide Sujalam Sufalam water drive

Gujarat will deepen 10 ponds in every taluka as part of a statewide water conservation drive launched on Monday, with the state government aiming to further raise groundwater levels ahead of the monsoon. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel formally launched the Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan, Water Conservation Public Participation 2.0, at Bhat village in Gandhinagar district, beginning the campaign by initiating the deepening of a village pond. Once completed, the pond’s storage capacity is expe...

February 19, 2026 3:21 PM

Tur purchase at MSP to begin from Feb 23, says Gujarat Minister

The Gujarat government will commence the purchase of tur (pigeon pea) at the minimum support price (MSP) across the state from February 23, Agriculture and Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Thursday. Over 1.33 lakh farmers in the state have registered to sell their produce at the MSP. The announcement came following a State Cabinet meeting held during the ongoing Legislative Assembly session under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Addressing the decisions taken...