Gujarat has successfully connected all its gram panchayats digitally and increased its earthquake monitoring network to 110 seismic stations. The state is emphasizing technology-driven governance and research to advance development. Integration of IT infrastructure, research institutions, and e-governance platforms is crucial for efficient public service delivery in Gujarat.
Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state is moving towards a comprehensive digital ecosystem aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Digital India’ vision. Gujarat aims to establish a strong global presence in the IT sector through policy backing and infrastructure development. The state’s IT/ITeS Policies for 2016–21 and 2022–27 focus on enhancing IT infrastructure, fostering innovation, and backing emerging technologies.
More than Rs 200 crore has been allocated to IT industrial units under these policies, supporting areas like deep technology, artificial intelligence, data centers, and startups. Gujarat introduced the Global Capability Centres Policy in 2025 to attract high-value multinational company centers. The Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited has significantly improved connectivity in the state.
Operating under a special-purpose vehicle model, the state has achieved full connectivity in operational gram panchayats and maintained over 95% network uptime in the past three years. Through BharatNet Phase-2, 321 digital services are provided to villages via the Digital Seva Setu platform at 100 Mbps speeds. This initiative has digitally enabled around 9,000 primary schools, primary health centers, and police stations.
To enhance rural internet access, the Gramin Wi-Fi Project by Gujarat Internet Service Provider Limited is being implemented. Wi-Fi services are being extended to over 7,685 gram panchayat offices across 22 districts under BharatNet Phase-2, offering villagers 60 minutes of free internet daily. Alongside digital expansion, Gujarat has bolstered its earthquake research capabilities through the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar.
ISR, a leading earthquake science institution, recently organized the global conference “Advances in Earthquake Science – 2026,” focusing on early warning systems and research. Gujarat now operates 110 seismic network stations, a significant increase from a single online seismic station in 2001. The state has completed seismic microzonation studies for various cities, enhancing its earthquake data reception capabilities.
Officials highlight that the combined emphasis on digital infrastructure and scientific research aims to enhance governance systems, public safety, and service delivery across Gujarat.
