Gujarat Politics & Governance

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccination drive scheduled in Gujarat

1 March 2026

Patan district’s eighth foot-and-mouth disease vaccination round was scheduled from 1 March to 15 April 2026, with free vaccination planned for about 5.2 lakh cattle and buffaloes. Around 236 personnel were assigned to the campaign, which included recording animal details digitally. A separate state-level report described vaccination drives continuing across Gujarat through 15 April.

Key Facts

• India’s Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme runs vaccination campaigns twice yearly to control disease and reduce livestock-related economic losses.

SAUNI water release begins for lakes in Muli taluka

1 March 2026

Water releases through the SAUNI pipeline began to fill lakes in Muli taluka, Surendranagar district, ahead of summer. The water was intended to support drinking-water and livestock needs, as well as irrigation. A farmer expected more than 200 lakes to be filled within a week; that outcome was not confirmed.

Key Facts

• SAUNI pipelines carry water from Dholidhaja Dam toward Rajkot and Jamnagar, helping supply water to drought-prone communities and lakes along the network.

Ambaji-area railway tunnel reported 40% complete

1 March 2026

Work on a railway tunnel near Ambaji, part of the Taranga Hills–Ambaji–Abu Road project, was put at about 40% complete by engineers working on the project. The tunnel is planned to be about 1.83 km long, and the project is estimated to cost more than ₹2,700 crore. Completion was projected for late 2027 or the first half of 2028.

Key Facts

• The planned rail line aims to improve access for Ambaji pilgrims and create local employment opportunities.

GCERT sets deadline for foundational-learning self-assessments

3 March 2026

The Gujarat State Council of Educational Research and Training directed schools to complete self-assessments of Balvatika and Classes 1–2 students by 10 March 2026 under the Nipun Bharat Mission. Teachers were to assess every pupil using GCERT-prepared tools and enter results on the Vidya Kendra portal. External assessment was planned for March, after the self-assessments.

Key Facts

• Nipun Bharat’s foundational-learning effort aims to strengthen basic skills among Balvatika and Classes 1–2 pupils.

Ahmedabad approves phased reconstruction of Subhash Bridge

5 March 2026

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s standing committee approved a phased reconstruction of Subhash Bridge over the Sabarmati, with an estimated cost of ₹236 crore. The first phase will replace the existing superstructure with a four-lane structure and strengthen the substructure and foundations; the second phase provides for two new two-lane bridges alongside it.

The first phase is planned to take nine months, with the full project estimated at 24 months. These are projected timelines.

Key Facts

• Bridge construction and maintenance are among Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s civic responsibilities.

Gujarat publishes final selection list for 472 unarmed PSI posts

5 March 2026

The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board published the final selection list for 472 unarmed Police Sub-Inspector posts under recruitment notification GPRB/202324/1. It also released a waiting list of 95 candidates.

Appointments were to follow further action by the state police authorities.

Key Facts

• The Gujarat Police Department is Gujarat’s state law-enforcement agency.

AUDA approves ₹3,101.73-crore budget for 2026–27

6 March 2026

The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) approved a ₹3,101.73-crore budget for 2026–27, with provisions for roads, drainage, sewage treatment and other infrastructure. Allocations include ₹600 crore for new roads in town-planning schemes and growth centres, and ₹350 crore for drainage networks and sewage treatment plants.

The budget also provides ₹100 crore each for storm-water networks and lake development and beautification. These are planned allocations for the financial year.

Key Facts

• AUDA oversees implementation of town-planning schemes and infrastructure development across Ahmedabad’s urban development area.
• Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide rural households regular tap water, with a stated service benchmark of 55 litres per person daily.

Gujarat reschedules TAT-HS examination to 12 April

6 March 2026

The Gujarat State Examination Board rescheduled the TAT-HS eligibility examination for teachers of Classes 11 and 12 from 29 March to 12 April 2026. The change avoids a clash with GUJCET, which remains scheduled for 29 March.

GUVNL agreement covers planned 65 MW battery-storage project at Virpor

6 March 2026

Rajesh Power Projects Private Limited signed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited to develop a standalone battery-storage ...