Surat, May 1 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 125 crore for the development of tourism in the Ukai catchment area, along with a focus on boosting the rural economy and generating employment, State Tourism Minister Dr Jayram Gamit said on Friday. Addressing a seminar on “Rural, Tribal and Wedding Tourism” at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) held at AURO University in Surat, Gamit said rural tourism could play a central role in economic development.“The vision of …
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Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) Gujarat has ranked first in the country in disposing of complaints received through the National Helpline Against Atrocities, while over Rs 23 crore in assistance was disbursed in 2025.The assistance is provided in cases involving Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), officials said after a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.The state-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, constituted under the Scheduled Castes and S…
Gandhinagar, March 9 (IANS) More than 3,200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ahmedabad district have received interest subsidies of more than Rs 62.83 crore under the ‘Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme’ over the past year, the state government informed the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a question during the Assembly session, Minister of State for Industries, Dr Jayram Gamit, said the assistance was aimed at strengthening MSMEs, which he described as a key contribu…
Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Memorandums of Understanding amounting to over Rs 1,500 crore have been signed for tourism infrastructure development in the Saurashtra region under Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC)-2025, Minister of State for Tourism Jayram Gamit told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.Providing details of the agreements signed by the Tourism Department, Gamit stated that the State Government has taken significant steps to strengthen tourism and related infrastructure acr…
Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that honouring one’s mother tongue while respecting other languages reflects the essence of Indian culture, as he presented literary honours at a state-level event on the eve of International Mother Language Day. Speaking at the Mother Language Festival organised by the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi, Chief Minister Patel said: “Respect for other languages along with pride in one’s mother tongue is the true expression of o…
Banaskantha, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for development works worth Rs 950 crore under the first phase of the Shakti Corridor at Adyashakti Dham Ambaji, a key project aimed at strengthening pilgrim infrastructure and connectivity at the revered Shakti Peeth. The Shakti Corridor project, planned at an estimated total cost of Rs 1,632 crore, will connect the main Ambaji temple with Gabbar Hill and Mansarovar.Officials said a long-ter…
Junagadh, Jan 30 (IANS) The Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair, held annually at the foothills of Girnar in Junagadh, is set to be the grand and memorable edition to date, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Friday. The fair will be held from February 11 to February 15. Chairing a high-level meeting with sadhus, saints, and senior administrative officials, Sanghavi reviewed preparations for the smooth conduct of the fair, often referred to as a “mini Kumbh” due to its spiritual significanc…
Gandhinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Junagadh is set to host one of its most extensively-planned Mahashivratri fairs this year, with the Gujarat government announcing a series of measures aimed at improving facilities and access for devotees attending the five-day event at Bhavnath, at the foothills of Girnar, from February 11 to 15.The preparations were reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi with sadhus, sants and senior officials of the district administration.A…