Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, June 14 (IANS) ‘Gujarat Science City’ has crossed a major milestone of more than 1.43 crore visitors by May this year, highlighting its emergence as one of India’s largest science education and experiential learning centres, developed through successive phases of expansion since its establishment in 1999.The facility, located in Ahmedabad, was set up on August 10, 1999, and underwent significant expansion during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Chief Ministe…
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Gandhinagar, June 13 (IANS) Gujarat has procured agricultural produce worth Rs 65,570 crore under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism over the past decade, with nearly 49 lakh farmers benefiting from the programme, according to figures released by the state government. The data show a significant expansion in MSP procurement in the state, with 1.05 crore metric tonnes of crops purchased between 2016 and 2026.Farmer participation increased from 2.01 lakh beneficiaries in 2016-17 to more tha…
Gandhinagar, June 13 (IANS) The Gujarat government will unveil its new Industrial Policy 2026 on June 15, setting out a fresh roadmap aimed at accelerating industrial growth, attracting investment and expanding employment opportunities across the state. The policy will be launched at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who also holds the industries portfolio.According to the state government, the policy is expected to …
Gandhinagar, June 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated Hexaware Technologies’ new delivery centre in GIFT City, a facility expected to create around 1,000 highly skilled jobs over the next three years and expand opportunities in advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and automation. The new centre has been established on the seventh and eighth floors of the Pragya-II building in GIFT City, Gandhinagar.St…
Gandhinagar, June 12 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years at the helm in the Centre, Gujarat’s success story is also hogging the headlines because of its fast-emerging start-up ecosystem. The Western state, ruled by the BJP for over decades now, has led the nation in shaping the growth trajectory of the Start-up India mission, an initiative that remains a key hallmark of the Modi government. Gujarat has made remarkable progress in the field of start-ups and innovation duri…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Friday said the state government will develop two major institutions, an “education temple” and a “health temple”, at the site of the plane crash that killed 260 people last year and caused extensive damage to nearby medical infrastructure in Ahmedabad.Speaking on the decision and first anniversary, the minister said he paid tribute to the victims of the tragedy and expressed condolences to their families,…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on his death anniversary, remembering his leadership, public service and contribution to the state, as political leaders across the state marked the occasion with messages of remembrance.In a post on social media platform X, Patel said he offered his “heartfelt tribute” on the death anniversary of Rupani.”Late Vijaybhai’s gentle, sensitive and simple per…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) Nearly a year after former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani died in the Air India AI-171 crash, state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has described the late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader as a widely respected public figure whose loss continues to be felt across the state, particularly in Rajkot and the Saurashtra region.Rupani was among those killed when the London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12 las…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) As Gujarat prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Air India AI-171 crash on Friday, the state government has reaffirmed plans to redevelop the site where the aircraft struck the hostel complex of B.J. Medical College, with a seven-block accommodation facility for medical students proposed at the location. The anniversary will also be observed with a prayer meeting at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for those who lost their lives in the disaster.The London-bo…
Gandhinagar/Vadodara, June 11 (IANS) The first Airbus C295 military transport aircraft to be manufactured in India completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence manufacturing ambitions and the development of a domestic aerospace production ecosystem.The aircraft is the first of 40 C295 transport planes that will be built in India under the Airbus-Tata partnership.Airbus Defence and Space…