Gandhinagar, March 26 (IANS) Gujarat’s Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state’s climate goals, officials said on Thursday. Developed by Banas Dairy under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the project converts cow dung and other organic waste into clean fuel and organic manure, creating an integrated model of energy production, agricultural support, and environmenta…
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Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) The Gujarat government will open the ‘i-Khedut’ portal from March 27 to April 26 to accept online applications from farmers and livestock owners seeking assistance under 148 components across agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry schemes for the 2026-27 financial year.Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani said farmers would be able to apply for 42 components under the agriculture sector, 94 under horticulture and 12 under animal husbandr…
Ahmedabad, March 21 (IANS) Emphasising the role of millets in promoting health and farmers’ prosperity, Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani inaugurated the state-level ‘Millet Festival and Natural Farmer Market-2026’ at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront on Saturday.“Millet is not just food, but a symbol of a healthy lifestyle and farmers’ prosperity,” Vaghani said, highlighting its high nutritional value and ease of digestion.He added that the initiative, launched by Prime Min…
Ahmedabad, March 21 (IANS) Protests broke out outside the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad on Saturday as workers from the All India Majlis‑e‑Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) demonstrated against the Gujarat government’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, which is scheduled to be taken up for debate next week. The demonstration, held on the day of Eid al-Fitr, took place without prior police permission.Protesters carried banners reading “Remove UCC, Save the Nation” and “Repeal UCC”, and c…
Ahmedabad, March 19 (IANS) A year-long expansion of preventive screening in Gujarat has led to the identification of more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral conditions, with health officials linking the rise to earlier detection and wider outreach rather than an increase in disease incidence.Data released ahead of World Oral Health Day on March 20 shows that Government Dental College and Hospital identified 3,023 cases of pre-malignant diseases (PMDs) in 2025, compared with 2,617 cases in 2024.The ca…
Gandhinagar, March 18 (IANS) Gujarat has reduced the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock to 3 per cent while achieving herd immunity of around 80 per cent in 2025, state officials said, attributing the progress to sustained mass vaccination drives. The development comes as India works towards the target of becoming FMD-free by 2030 under a nationwide vaccination programme launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In Gujarat, the campaign is being implemented u…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter. Speaking to IANS, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said that the current situation in the country makes it appropriate to implement the UCC.“The UCC should be impl…
Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) The Central government has allocated an ad-hoc quantity of 1,452 kilolitres (KL) of kerosene to Gujarat for the year 2025-26, in response to risks to energy supply arising from the current global geo-political situation. The allocation is intended primarily for cooking and lighting purposes, and the state government has begun distributing kerosene to rural Antyodaya and PHH families in tribal districts.Each district will receive 36 KL under the supervision of the Col…
Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) Congress Legislators on Friday staged a protest outside the Gujarat Legislative Assembly in Gandhinagar over the alleged shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and natural gas. This came as the state government on Wednesday formed a monitoring committee and is coordinating with the Union government to maintain adequate supply of cooking fuel. As many as 12 MLAs from the Opposition party gathered on the steps of the Assembly carrying posters and symbolic …
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Over 8,000 students enrolled in the Motor Mechanic trade at Gujarat’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will now receive practical training in electric vehicles, following the distribution of 40 electric cars to state ITIs by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The distribution took place in Gandhinagar on Thursday in the presence of Labour and Skill Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya.The initiative aims to familiarise students with the latest technology …