Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

October 8, 2026 4:02 PM

Gujarat begins construction of Rs 80.25 crore Yatri Niwas in Ayodhya, facility to accommodate 308 pilgrims

The Gujarat government has begun construction of a Rs 80.25-crore Yatri Niwas in Ayodhya to provide accommodation and other facilities for devotees and tourists travelling from the state to the temple town. The facility, being developed by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL), will have a capacity to accommodate 308 people and feature a large hall with seating arrangements for 864 visitors. According to the state government, the project is being constructed on 6,929.28 square metres o...

August 27, 2026 9:56 AM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Returns from US, Canada Tour, Highlights Investment Prospects

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel returned to the state on Thursday after concluding his six-day visit to the United States and Canada, where he participated in investment and industry-related programmes and held meetings with global companies to promote the state as an investment destination. Patel visited the US and Canada from August 17 to 26 and conducted roadshows for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. He also discussed investment opportunities across key sectors, including semic...

August 12, 2026 2:57 PM

Gujarat CM felicitates three govt hospitals for national organ donation awards

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday felicitated three government hospitals for securing national recognition for their work in organ donation and transplantation, with the awards being presented to him and the Council of Ministers during the state Cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar. The three institutions -- the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC), Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and New Civil Hospital in Surat -- received the awards at the 16th Indian Organ Donation D...

August 10, 2026 3:27 PM

Gujarat CM urges citizens to turn ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ into ‘Har Dil Tiranga’

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday urged citizens to transform the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a broader movement of patriotism, calling for it to become ‘Har Dil Tiranga’ as he flagged off a 2.4-km Tiranga Yatra in Gandhinagar. The state-level procession, organised by the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and the district administration, began at G-6 Circle and concluded at the Akshardham Temple. A large number of students, youths and residents participate...

July 24, 2026 10:30 AM

CM Bhupendra Patel chairs high-level review meeting to assess prevailing rain situation in Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday night chaired a high-level review meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to assess the prevailing rain situation and preparedness measures across the state, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). During the meeting, officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) briefed the Chief Minister on the forecast of widespread rainfall across Gujarat over the coming days. Patel sought detailed updates on rainfall recor...

July 16, 2026 10:54 AM

Gujarat CM performs ‘Pahand Vidhi’ as 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday performed the traditional 'Pahand Vidhi' at the historic Shree Jagannath Mandir in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, marking the ceremonial start of the city's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra. The Chief Minister performed the centuries-old ritual of symbolically sweeping the path before the chariots with a golden broom, signifying humility and service before Lord Jagannath. The Pahand Vidhi is performed just before the three chariots carrying the ido...

June 13, 2026 5:00 PM

Gujarat CM inaugurates Hexaware Delivery Centre in GIFT City, 1000 skilled jobs expected

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated Hexaware Technologies' new delivery centre in GIFT City, a facility expected to create around 1,000 highly skilled jobs over the next three years and expand opportunities in advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and automation. The new centre has been established on the seventh and eighth floors of the Pragya-II building in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. State government officials ...

April 22, 2026 9:21 PM

Gujarat CM Patel pays tribute to Pahalgam victims, reiterates zero tolerance

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday marked one year since the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, paying tribute to those killed in the incident and reiterating India's stated policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms. In a post on X, Patel said: “One year has been completed today since that brutal terrorist incident in Pahalgam, and the memory of that cowardly attack continues to cause deep pain and anguish. Heartfelt tributes to the innocent citi...

April 16, 2026 3:14 PM

Gujarat accounts for 8.3 per cent of India’s GDP, says CM Patel at trade expo inauguration

Gujarat contributes 8.3 per cent to India’s gross domestic product (GDP), along with 18 per cent of the country’s industrial output and 31 per cent of exports, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday after inaugurating a three-day trade expo in the state capital. Addressing the opening of the Gujarat Advanced Technology and Economy Expo (GATE) 2026, organised by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Patel said, "The state’s economic performance reflects a developmen...

April 8, 2026 1:20 PM

CM Patel meets Commonwealth Sport delegation during first Gujarat visit for 2030 Games

A Commonwealth Sport delegation has begun its first official inspection visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with site reviews and high-level meetings signalling the start of detailed on-ground planning for the centenary edition of the event. Led by Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare and Chief Executive Katie Sadleir, the five-member team, accompanied by officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC) is in the state from April 8 to April 11. The vi...