Centre’s PM-KUSUM scheme ushers in new dawn for farmers in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, July 19 (IANS) Farmers in the remote and tribal areas of Gujarat are no longer solely dependent on the Monsoon for farming. Solar-powered pumps have come to their rescue for mitigating water woes. This has been made possible by the Central government’s ‘PM-KUSUM’ scheme. Under the PM-KUSUM Scheme, the central government provides a subsidy […]
NITI Aayog ranks Gujarat, Maha, TN, Goa, Odisha as top performers
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha have emerged as the most investor‑friendly states as per the “Investment Friendliness Index (IFI)” released by NITI Aayog on Friday. The IFI was announced in the 2025‑26 Union Budget to strengthen competitive and cooperative federalism by promoting reforms and fostering a conducive investment […]
PM Modi to launch Gujarat’s new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push
Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) India’s semiconductor manufacturing push is set to take another step forward with the launch of commercial chip production at CG Semi’s Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4. The project, approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2024 under the India Semiconductor Mission, has been […]
Gujarat Police review monsoon preparedness, deploy 1,036 SDRF personnel across vulnerable areas
Gandhinagar, July 1 (IANS) With the monsoon advancing across Gujarat, the state police have intensified disaster preparedness measures by deploying 1,036 personnel from 11 companies of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) at vulnerable locations and directing all police units to strengthen emergency response systems ahead of heavy rainfall. The measures were reviewed during a […]
Gujarat: Over 3,000 ride new electric buses in Gandhinagar under ‘PM eBus Sewa’
Gandhinagar, June 29 (IANS) Strong early public uptake has been recorded for Gandhinagar’s newly introduced electric bus service under the ‘PM eBus Sewa’ initiative, with approximately 3,500 passengers using the service by 3 p.m. on the first day of operation, according to official data. The service was inaugurated on Sunday by Union Home and Cooperation […]
National Health Council meet: Gujarat govt seeks organ transplant facility at AIIMS Rajkot
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, June 30 (IANS) Gujarat has urged the Centre to establish a full-fledged organ transplant facility at AIIMS Rajkot, tighten legal provisions against food and drug adulteration and introduce stricter controls on the use of antibiotics during the 16th meeting of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) in New Delhi, officials […]
Gujarat seeks to build biotechnology, biomanufacturing hub by 2030: Report
Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) A new report by the Gujarat Rajya Institute for Transformation (GRIT) on Sunday outlined an ambitious roadmap for Gujarat to emerge as India’s leading biotechnology and biomanufacturing hub by 2030, with a strong focus on developing a skilled workforce, extending specialised education and strengthening industry-oriented training. The report, titled ‘Gujarat Bio-Economy […]
How Gujarat’s digital tracker is linking health, education and nutrition data on one platform
Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) A pilot digital platform aimed at integrating health, nutrition and education data from pregnancy through to adolescence has been launched in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, in a move the government says is intended to strengthen monitoring of maternal and child welfare outcomes through a single unified system. The initiative, named […]
NEET-UG re-exam concludes in Gujarat; students report mixed difficulty across papers
Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) Following the completion of the NEET-UG re-examination held across Gujarat on Sunday, candidates reported a mixed response to the question paper, particularly in Physics and Chemistry, while also noting orderly arrangements at examination centres. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the national-level […]
Gujarat CM reviews water security, farming contingency plan amid El Nino forecast
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 […]
