Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

March 24, 2026 4:17 PM

‘Faceless, cashless and paperless’: Gujarat CM launches ‘Sugam Digital Gujarat’ to digitise high-transaction services

Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, on Tuesday emphasised that the primary objective of government digital reforms is to make citizens’ work easier, asserting that “the easier it is for people to get things done, the more satisfaction the system and the government will have.” The Chief Minister made the remarks during the formal launch of the ‘Sugam Digital Gujarat’ initiative in Gandhinagar. The programme aims to make Gujarat’s administrative machinery more modern and citizen...

March 20, 2026 2:56 PM

Gujarat signs ‘Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0’ pact with Centre to strengthen rural water supply system

The Gujarat government has entered into a new agreement with the Centre under the second phase of the Jal Jeevan Mission, focusing on sustaining and strengthening rural drinking water supply systems after achieving universal household tap connections in 2022. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the state government and the Centre’s Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. The a...

February 20, 2026 3:28 PM

Gujarat signs MoU for 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera SIR

Gujarat has taken a significant step towards becoming a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre campus at Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR). The agreement was signed in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit-2026, in the presence of state Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia. The MoU, concluded between the Gujarat Government’s Department of Sci...

February 9, 2026 8:43 PM

Gujarat CM meets Sri Lanka’s JVP delegation to discuss bilateral relations, sectoral cooperation

A delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, held discussions with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday, focusing on strengthening India-Sri Lanka relations and exploring avenues for sector-specific cooperation. Welcoming the delegation in Gandhinagar, Patel said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, relations between India and Sri Lanka had become more robust. “India and Sri Lanka...

February 9, 2026 6:55 PM

Gujarat, Elon Musk’s Starlink sign Letter of Intent for high-speed satellite Internet

Gujarat has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for cooperation with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, a subsidiary of Elon Musk-founded SpaceX, to strengthen the state's digital infrastructure, the state government said on Monday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on X, confirmed that the partnership aims to accelerate the state's Digital Connectivity Mission. The agreement focuses on providing high-speed satellite-based internet connectivity to remote, border, and underser...

January 14, 2026 9:28 AM

Gujarat CM reviews wildlife care centre as ‘Karuna Abhiyan’ intensifies

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday visited the Wildlife Care Centre in Ahmedabad’s Bodakdev area to review ongoing operations under the statewide Karuna Abhiyan, an initiative aimed at rescuing and treating birds injured by kite strings during the Uttarayan festival. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia accompanied him. During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected various facilities at the centre, including the specialised Water Birds Unit, and interacted with team...

January 8, 2026 3:35 PM

Somnath Temple stands as symbol of our strong faith, devotion and collective strength: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel commenced the 72-hour collective recitation of Omkar Naad in connection with the Somnath Swabhiman Parv from the ancient and renowned Dholeshwar Mahadev Temple in Gandhinagar, according to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the three-day celebration of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv began on Thursday. A thousand years ago, in 1026, the Somnath Temple faced an attack, yet it stands firm today as a symb...

December 26, 2025 9:28 AM

Gujarat CM inaugurates Kankaria Carnival 2025 with grand spectacle

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Kankaria Carnival 2025 on Wednesday, with a vibrant carnival parade marking the opening of the annual event and drawing large crowds of residents and visitors. The inauguration ceremony was attended by In-charge Minister Rishikesh Patel, Minister of State for Urban Development Darshanaben Vaghela, and other public representatives. A major highlight of the evening was a spectacular drone show that lit up the Kankaria skyline with aerial for...

December 22, 2025 9:39 AM

Turn Yoga and meditation into a mass movement for a healthy, balanced society: Gujarat CM

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday urged people to transform the ancient practices of Yoga and meditation into a mass movement to build a healthy and balanced society. The Chief Minister said that the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, can be achieved only by fostering peace of mind and a healthy, disease-free lifestyle through Yoga and meditation. He was addressing the gathering at the first convocation ceremony of coaches and trainers of the...