Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

February 6, 2026 12:22 PM

Gujarat introduces 14 new MRI machines as CM Patel launches Rs 348 crore projects

Gujarat has taken a significant step in strengthening healthcare and regional development with the introduction of 14 advanced MRI machines and the inauguration of 31 development projects in Kheda district. The new MRI machines, each featuring 1.5 Tesla technology and valued at Rs 12.75 crore, have been purchased at a total cost of Rs 178.54 crore on Thursday. They will be installed at GMERS and Civil Hospitals in Dharpur, Vadnagar, Valsad, Junagadh, Navsari, Rajpipla, Godhra, Porbandar, Morbi...

January 23, 2026 3:36 PM

Rajkot’s Atal Sarovar emerges as major urban attraction, draws over 1.4 million visitors

Gujarat’s steady progress in urban development over the past two decades is increasingly reflected in large-scale public infrastructure projects, with Atal Sarovar in Rajkot emerging as a standout example. Developed under the Rajkot Smart City project, the lake has attracted over 1.4 million visitors since opening to the public, underscoring its growing popularity as a recreational and cultural hub. Gujarat’s planned urban development journey began in 2005, when then Chief Minister Narendr...

January 19, 2026 10:17 AM

CM Bhupendra Patel approves amendments to Gujarat Textile Policy to boost women SHGs

Under the Gujarat Textile Policy-2024, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved key amendments aimed at strengthening women’s empowerment and expanding the scope of benefits for non-polluting textile units, including those located within municipal areas of the state. For the first time, the Textile Policy has adopted a focused and structured approach to support the empowerment and income growth of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across both rural and urban regions. To widen the impact o...

January 2, 2026 4:48 PM

Bhupendra Patel government fast-tracks satellite cities under Gujarat@2047 Vision

In a step towards achieving the vision of a Developed India by 2047 and Developed Gujarat@2047, the Bhupendra Patel government has accelerated plans for the strategic development of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of strengthening smaller urban centres, the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has initiated the process to develop five satellite towns by 2030 and has invited urban planners to prepare comprehensiv...

December 19, 2025 11:57 AM

Gujarat leads in timely claim settlement under Ayushman Bharat scheme

Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in terms of claim settlements under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana–Mukhyamantri Amrutum (AB PMJAY–MA), reinforcing its position as a leader in public healthcare delivery. The state government said this achievement reflects its focus on ensuring timely, cashless, and inclusive access to medical treatment for citizens across income groups. The AB PMJAY–MA scheme, which integrates the Centre’s flagship Ay...

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

Gujarat: Karmayogis plant tree saplings under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Kheda

Employees and officers from various departments in Kheda district have planted approximately 4,000 tree saplings across 19,000 square meters as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Under the guidance of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the initiative has created a 'Karmayogi Van' in Piplag village. The project, supported by the Social Forestry Department and Piplag Gram Panchayat, spans 1.90 hectares in Survey Number 386 of the village. Chief Minister Patel is scheduled to plant a...