Gujarat Government

October 23, 2026 12:24 PM

Gujarat govt invites Rajasthan industry to invest, collaborate at VGGS 2027

The Gujarat government on Thursday invited Rajasthan’s industrialists, traders and entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities and business partnerships in the state at a roadshow in Jaipur ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, scheduled to be held from January 10 to 12 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. According to the release, the roadshow brought together industrialists, traders and business representatives from across Rajasthan, providing a platform to explore invest...

August 6, 2026 1:23 PM

Gujarat mandates post-audit ‘Exit Conferences’ to expedite action on Panchayat irregularities

The Gujarat government has made post-audit 'Exit Conferences' mandatory for all Panchayati Raj institutions to ensure quicker action on serious financial and administrative irregularities identified during annual audits. The new mechanism replaces the earlier practice under which disciplinary and corrective action was often delayed after the completion of audit exercises. According to a government circular issued by the Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department on July 28, Dist...

August 6, 2026 11:47 AM

Gujarat govt imposes blanket ban on unauthorised analogue dairy products

The Gujarat government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of unauthorised analogue paneer, cheese and butter across the state, citing public health concerns. The ban, which came into effect on Thursday, was announced by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, who said the decision was taken to safeguard public health and ensure that consumers are not misled by products made using non-dairy ingredients. He said the state government would not...

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 6, 2026 3:39 PM

Gujarat among states on alert as MHA warns of heavy rain from inland depression

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed the Gujarat government and other concerned states to closely monitor the evolving weather situation after a depression over north interior Odisha and adjoining south Jharkhand intensified the risk of widespread heavy rainfall across central and western India. In an advisory issued by the Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) at 1 a.m. on Monday, the MHA said the depression, which had moved northwestwards at about 13 kmph ov...

May 7, 2026 4:05 PM

Gujarat: Over 1.42 lakh beneficiaries received Rs 1,243 crore under Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana in five years

The Gujarat government on Thursday extended subsidy assistance worth more than Rs 1,243 crore to over 1.42 lakh beneficiaries under the 'Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana' between 2021 and 2025, according to official details. The scheme, aimed at promoting self-employment among unemployed youth in urban and rural areas, provided subsidy assistance worth Rs 466 crore to 47,462 beneficiaries during the financial year 2025-26 alone. The scheme supports young entrepreneurs seeking to establish busines...

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 11, 2026 3:13 PM

Innovative project in Kutch’s Little Rann to conserve water, soil, boost habitat for wildlife

The Gujarat government has launched a pioneering initiative in the Little Rann of Kutch aimed at conserving water, preventing soil erosion, and improving habitats for wildlife and birds in the arid region. The project, initiated under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel by the Forest Department, seeks to create a self-sustaining ecosystem while addressing the challenges of the region’s dry climate. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the initiative focusses on s...

January 27, 2026 3:04 PM

Gujarat to provide Rs 1,250 crore aid to over 12 lakh girls under Namo Laxmi Scheme

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced that under the Namo Laxmi Scheme, it will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,250 crore in the 2025-26 academic year to more than 12 lakh girls studying in secondary and higher secondary education. The scheme aims to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent girls from completing their education after primary schooling, according to the State Education Department. The initiative was launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Pate...