New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his delight over the inclusion of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat in the prestigious Ramsar sites list, highlighting India’s commitment to biodiversity and wetland conservation.Posting on X, the Prime Minister said, “Delighted that the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch (Gujarat) are Ramsar sites. Congratulations to the local populati…
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Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) When local artisans and craftsmen receive encouragement along with access to wider markets for selling their products, the true spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’ and Swadeshi is realised. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat government is making consistent efforts to strengthen local craftsmanship through various initiatives of the Cottage and Rural Industries Department. Organisations such as the Gujarat State Handloom and Handicraft Develop…
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Emphasising that the transformation of villages is central to India’s long-term growth, Gujarat’s Rural Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said on Friday that the vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” can be realised only when villages evolve into vibrant economic hubs. He was speaking while chairing a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar to assess the implementation of key rural development schemes across the state.The meeting focused on a comprehensive review of wor…
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) A three-day global conference on earthquake science, aimed at strengthening early warning systems and advancing research to mitigate seismic risks worldwide, began on Friday at the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar. Inaugurating the ninth triennial global convention, “Advances in Earthquake Science–2026”, Gujarat’s Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the conference would play a crucial role in enhancing preparedness against ear…
Gandhinagar, Jan 22 (IANS) The Sakhi Craft Bazaar, organised at the Rann Utsav in Kutch, has emerged as a major platform for women-led entrepreneurship, registering sales of over Rs 5 crore within a month of its launch. The bazaar, which has attracted a footfall of more than 4.5 lakh visitors, is being hailed as one of the key highlights of this year’s Rann Utsav.Held from December 4, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the Sakhi Craft Bazaar has been organised under the leadership and vision of Chief …
Mandvi, Jan 21 (IANS) A state-level annual training camp organised by the National Cadet Corps has turned Mandvi’s coastline into a hub of adventure, discipline and youthful aspiration, as hundreds of cadets underwent parasailing training as part of their leadership and personality development programme. The camp, hosted by 36 Gujarat Battalion NCC, is being held from January 14 to January 23, 2026, at Mandvi in Kutch.A total of 594 Army and Naval Wing cadets from the NCC Group Jamnagar are pa…
Gandhinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) The devastating earthquake of January 26, 2001, had reduced Kutch to rubble, triggering widespread uncertainty over the region’s future. However, under the leadership of then Chief Minister and present Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kutch not only recovered but emerged as a model of development, self-reliance and cooperative-led growth. Today, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at the helm, the district’s development trajectory has gained renewed momentum. A key pi…
Gandhinagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Gujarat is poised for a major industrial leap forward, with more than 6.26 lakh new jobs expected to be created across the state following a record number of investment commitments at the recent Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit held in Rajkot. Briefing the media after the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani shared detailed outcomes of the two-day summit.According to Vaghani, the Kutch–Saura…
Ahmedabad, Jan 11 (IANS) The first day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (Kutch and Saurashtra Zone) at Marwadi University, Rajkot, began with a focused seminar on ‘Plastic Waste Management and Environmental Protection’, highlighting the growing urgency of sustainable material use and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. A key presentation was delivered by the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Ahmedabad. Paritosh Diwasli, Director and Head of C…
Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra saw major announcements from India’s top industrial leaders, reinforcing Gujarat’s position as a national investment magnet on Sunday. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled five significant commitments for Gujarat, reaffirming the company’s deep connection with the state. He announced that Reliance will double its investment to Rs 7 lakh crore over the next five years, compared to Rs 3…