Gujarat

Gujarat’s Disturbed Areas Act

The Disturbed Areas Act in Gujarat regulates the transfer of immovable property in areas identified as “disturbed” due to communal tensions. The Act aims to maintain communal harmony and prevent demographic imbalances. Recent amendments have expanded the powers of the ..

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Gujarat Announces Uniform Civil Code

The Gujarat government is taking steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel recently announced the formation of a five-member committee tasked with drafting the UCC. This initiative follows the successful implementation of ..

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Gujarat Declares First Biodiversity Heritage Site

Recently, the Gujarat Biodiversity Board announced the designation of the ‘Inland Mangrove Guneri’ in Kutch as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This initiative aims to protect a unique mangrove ecosystem that thrives in a non-tidal environment. The site ..

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Gujarat’s Har Ghar Connectivity Programme

In January 2025, Gujarat’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced advancements in the state’s digital infrastructure. The initiatives aim to improve public welfare and the ‘Ease of Living’ through technology. The ‘Digital India’ campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, serves ..

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Gujarat’s First Coastal Bird Census Begins Soon

The Gujarat government is preparing to launch India’s inaugural census of coastal and wader birds. This landmark event will occur at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar from January 3 to 5, 2025. The census aims to enhance ..

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Gujarat, Maharastra and UP Top Rooftop Solar Installation under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched on February 15, 2024, and aims to provide rooftop solar power to one crore households by March 2027. The initiative is set to become the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar program. ..

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Gujarat’s First Semiconductor Assembly Plant Opens

Suchi Semicon has inaugurated Gujarat’s first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) plant in Surat, marking an advancement in India’s semiconductor manufacturing landscape. Plant Overview The OSAT plant covers an area of 30,000 square feet and provides essential services like ..

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Farmer IDs: Gujarat Leads in Digital Farmer Identification

In September 2024, Gujarat initiated the Digital Agriculture Mission and introduced “Farmer IDs” for 25% of its farmers. It is an advancement toward a digital agriculture ecosystem, part of the Government of India’s Agri Stack programme. What is a Farmer ..

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