Ahmedabad, April 26 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel cast his vote at Shilaj Primary School in Ahmedabad along with his family during the ongoing local body elections on Sunday, and urged citizens, particularly first-time and young voters, to participate in large numbers.In a message after voting, he said citizens should fulfil their democratic responsibility and strengthen participation in local governance.He stated, “I have cast my vote with my family at Shilaj Primary School fo…
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Gandhinagar, April 10 (IANS) Gujarat plans to develop 8-10 hi-tech nurseries across districts and expand mangrove and grassland cover as part of a wider push to increase green cover, officials said at the conclusion of a two-day Forest Department “Chintan Shibir” held in Gandhinagar. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, addressing the closing session on Friday, said continuous reflection was vital for effective governance and highlighted the role of technology in improving public service deliv…
Gandhinagar, April 10 (IANS) Gujarat has moved to deepen its collaboration with Taiwan in advanced manufacturing sectors, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up an India-Taiwan Industrial Park in the Sanand–Dholera region, officials said on Friday. The agreement, signed in Gandhinagar, brings together the state government’s Department of Science and Technology and Allegiance International Company Limited to develop the proposed industrial park, which will focus on bu…
Gandhinagar, March 30 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded more than 56 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in the last financial year across over 200 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, reflecting the state’s expanding digital governance framework and increased reliance on technology-driven service delivery.According to officials, Aadhaar authentication services are currently being used across 13 government departments for DBT schemes to improve transparency and efficiency in the transfer of …
Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) 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 machiner…
Ahmedabad, March 23 (IANS) More than 200 patent applications have been filed for innovations developed by students participating in ‘Robofest Gujarat 5.0’, officials said at the grand finale held at Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad on Monday. The patents were facilitated through the Patent Information Cell (PIC) of the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), reflecting a focus on translating student ideas into intellectual property and practical technologies.The competition has…
Porbandar/Junagadh, March 13 (IANS) The Gujarat government has granted administrative approval for a Phase-2 project worth Rs 1,423.4 crore to provide a permanent solution to flooding in the Ghed (low-lying) areas of Saurashtra region, officials said on Friday. The project aims to safeguard agricultural land and improve water management in Sorathi Ghed and Barada Ghed regions, which face heavy waterlogging during the monsoon.”The project will benefit farmers across six talukas in the Ghed area. …
Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 135 crore in this year’s budget to modernise and upgrade the Gujarat State Wide Area Network (GSWAN) infrastructure, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia informed the Assembly on Wednesday. While responding to a question from a legislator, Modhwadia said the investment aims to strengthen the state’s digital backbone and improve the security and efficiency of the network connecting government offices across Gujar…
Gandhinagar, March 9 (IANS) Universities must evolve into centres of research, innovation and entrepreneurship to keep pace with changing global trends, Gujarat’s Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Monday while addressing the state’s first-ever Vice Chancellors’ meet.The one-day meeting was organised to formulate strategies to strengthen the science, technology and innovation ecosystem in the state.It was chaired by Modhwadia and attended by state Education Minister Pr…
Gandhinagar, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat has achieved full digital connectivity across its gram panchayats while expanding earthquake monitoring infrastructure to 110 seismic stations, as the state advances its technology-driven governance and research framework.In the current digital era, science-based thinking, innovation and technology-led administration have emerged as key drivers of development.In Gujarat, the integration of IT infrastructure, research institutions and e-governance platforms is …