Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

September 15, 2026 4:22 PM

Growth must go hand in hand with ecology: CM Patel at World Circular Economy Forum

Gujarat must pursue industrial growth without compromising its ecological resources, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Tuesday, stressing that development and environmental protection should be treated as complementary priorities. Addressing the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gandhinagar, Patel said the key challenge was to achieve economic growth while ensuring efficient and responsible use of natural resources. “Development and environment are not contradictory. We need g...

July 24, 2026 10:15 AM

NDRF rescues 67 people from flood-hit Navsari as relief operations intensify across south Gujarat

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from floodwaters in Sarikhurad village of Gujarat's Navsari district, officials said on Friday. According to the NDRF, the rescue operation was launched by its 6th Battalion after the civil administration reported that several villagers had been stranded due to flooding. Rescue operations are continuing in the affected areas. The flood situation is being closely monitored by Chief Minister Bh...

July 22, 2026 3:56 PM

Gujarat approves Rs 14.90 crore to set up de-addiction centres in all district hospitals

The Gujarat government on Wednesday approved Rs 14.90 crore to establish 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals, expanding access to addiction treatment and rehabilitation services across the state as part of its 'Drug-Free Gujarat' initiative. The administrative approval for the expenditure has been granted for the 2026-27 financial year under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, according to an official statement issued by the state government. The move is intend...

July 9, 2026 1:38 PM

Gujarat launches Data Centre Policy 2026-29 to attract investment, build digital infrastructure hub

The Gujarat government on Thursday launched the ‘Viksit Gujarat - Data Centre Policy 2026-29’, aimed at attracting investments in hyperscale data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and digital services, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiling the policy booklet at an event in Gandhinagar. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das, senior government officials and representatives from the tech...

July 7, 2026 2:53 PM

Gujarat health facilities clear over five lakh unused items under statewide cleanliness campaign

More than five lakh unused items have been removed from government healthcare facilities across Gujarat during six days of the state-wide 'Namo Swachhata Abhiyan', freeing 1,677 rooms for future use and completing repairs to over 34,000 pieces of equipment and infrastructure, according to the state Health Department. The campaign, launched under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is being conducted from July 1 to 7 across government health institutions ranging from sub-centres ...

July 2, 2026 10:11 AM

Gujarat tops national improvement ranking in TB control after sharp decline in cases and deaths

Gujarat has been ranked first in the country in the "States with Most Improvement" category for 2025 under the Centre's Tuberculosis (TB)-Free India Campaign after recording a significant decline in TB cases and deaths over recent years, state government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani said following a state Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Speaking after the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Vaghani said the Cabinet reviewed Gujarat's performance under Prime Minister Naren...

June 23, 2026 3:17 PM

‘School on wheels’: Gujarat converts 28 retired buses into mobile classrooms for children in salt-producing regions

Gujarat on Tuesday launched 28 solar-powered mobile classrooms created from retired state transport buses to provide uninterrupted education to children of Agariya families living in remote salt-producing regions of the state. The initiative, titled "School on Wheels" and locally known as Ranshala, aims to address educational disruptions caused by seasonal migration among Agariya communities in Surendranagar, Patan, Kutch and Morbi districts. The buses were flagged off from the Pathikashram St...

June 18, 2026 5:15 PM

Gujarat to celebrate International Yoga Day at Mansa, over 1.25 crore people expected to participate

Gujarat will celebrate the 12th International Yoga Day with a state-level programme at Mansa in Gandhinagar district, where Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will lead the event with participation from more than 4,000 citizens, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Sanghavi said the state is preparing for large-scale celebrations with over 1.25 crore citizens expected to participate in yoga protocol training across Gujarat on International Yoga Day. ...

June 16, 2026 7:19 PM

At GNFC’s 50th anniversary, Gujarat CM sets Rs 70,000 crore vision for 2047

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday urged Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) to expand its current project portfolio from around Rs 7,000 crore to Rs 70,000 crore by 2047, positioning the state-run company as a key contributor to India’s goal of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of GNFC at Narmada Nagar in Bharuch district, Patel said the company’s five-decade journey reflected its contribution to Gujarat...

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...