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…
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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 …
Gandhinagar, March 1 (IANS) The Gujarat government, on Sunday, unveiled its Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy 2026–31 as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gujarat SemiConnect Conference-2026 in Gandhinagar and outlined the state’s plans to expand semiconductor manufacturing, design and research. The conference, organised by Gujarat’s Department of Science and Technology under the theme “Gujarat: India’s Silicon Gateway”, was attended by the Union Electronics and IT M…
Gandhinagar, Feb 27 (IANS) Gujarat has strengthened its position as a national leader in economic growth, manufacturing, and technological advancement because of strategic investments and decisive fiscal management, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Friday. During the general discussion on the state budget for 2026-27, Modhwadia highlighted that Gujarat’s economic discipline, infrastructure development, and industry-focused policies are attracting talent and investment ba…
Gandhinagar, Feb 27 (IANS) Gujarat will host the SemiConnect Conference-2026 on March 1 and 2 in Gandhinagar, as the state advances semiconductor projects worth approximately Rs 1.24 lakh crore and positions itself as a key manufacturing base in India’s chip-making ambitions.Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar, state Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the conference forms part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s broader objective of making India a global semiconductor hu…
Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Gujarat will host the third edition of the Semiconnect Conference on March 1 in Gandhinagar, bringing together global semiconductor chief executives, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss India’s expanding role in the global value chain.The two-day conference is being organised by the state’s Department of Science and Technology and the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM).The event is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for achieving self…
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) 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…
Gandhinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) 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 i…
Gandhinagar, Feb 2 (IANS) Over the last 10 years, more than 1.18 lakh birds injured largely during the Uttarayan kite-flying season have been rescued across Gujarat under the state’s Karuna Abhiyan, according to official data of the Forest and Environment Department. The campaign, launched in 2017, has provided medical treatment to over 1.29 lakh injured birds, achieving a recovery rate of more than 92 per cent.Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the sustained outcomes reflect…