Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) As India intensifies efforts to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047, Gujarat’s long-running programme has emerged as a key model, with more than 1.11 crore people screened across the state since the initiative was launched two decades ago. Ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19, state officials highlighted Gujarat’s progress in tackling the hereditary blood disorder, particularly among tribal communities where the disease is most prevalent.The programme…
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Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government has reviewed its preparedness for the possible impact of El Niño, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chairing a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar on Thursday to assess water availability, agricultural planning and inter-departmental coordination ahead of the monsoon-related weather pattern. According to state government officials, the meeting focused on ensuring drinking water security, protecting livestock and supporting farmers through conti…
Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) More than 1.25 crore citizens in Gujarat are expected to take part in Yoga Protocol training on ‘International Yoga Day’ this year, with the state-level main event scheduled to be held at Mansa in Gandhinagar district, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Thursday. Addressing details of the 12th International Yoga Day preparations, Sanghavi said the state-level celebration will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with over 4,000 c…
Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat has secured national recognition for 15 schools under the Centre’s Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26 programme, with each selected institution set to receive a certificate and a grant of Rs one lakh to continue environmental and sustainability initiatives, government officials said on Thursday. The programme, launched by the Ministry of Education as part of the fifth anniversary celebrations of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, assesses…
Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) In a move aimed at extending healthcare access to some of Gujarat’s most remote tribal settlements, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday launched 51 two-wheeler mobile health units and flagged off nine new mobile health vans that will operate across 14 districts of the state. The new fleet was flagged off from Gandhinagar in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.The initiative has been introduced by the sta…
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…
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…