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Ahmedabad, Nov 7 (PTI) The Gujarat government on Friday announced a Rs 10,000 crore relief package for farmers whose crops were damaged due to the recent unseasonal rains. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made the announcement following a comprehensive review of the losses incurred by farmers, said agriculture minister and government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani. The government will provide assistance of Rs 22,000 per hectare, up to a maximum of two hectares per farmer, Vaghani told reporters in Ga ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Thursday. In the context of Italy being the second industrial powerhouse in Europe and possessing expertise in the manufacturing sector, he held discussions with the Chief Minister on opportunities for mutual partnership in various sectors in Gujarat, which has gained renown as a manufacturing hub in India, according to ...Read More >
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a capital investment of Rs 17 thousand crores was signed by Gujarat Maritime Board and Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (APM Terminals) in Gandhinagar on Wednesday in the inspiring presence of Chief Minister Patel and AP Moller-Maersk Board Chairman Robert Maersk Ugla. In line with the vision of 'Samudra Se Samriddhi' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Gujarat government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has taken an important s ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Manoj Kumar Das, a 1990-batch IAS officer who is currently serving as additional chief secretary (ACS) to the chief minister, will take over as the state's next chief secretary on Oct 31. The state general administration department (GAD) issued a notification to this effect on Tuesday, putting an end to the speculation regarding a possible extension for outgoing chief secretary (CS) Pankaj Joshi. Das, 58, who holds a B Tech in Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur, specializes in reve ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (PTI) Parts of Gujarat, including Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and Kheda districts, continued to receive unseasonal heavy rains on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting more showers till October 31. In view of the prevailing situation, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the welfare of farmers was the government's top priority and it was committed to providing all possible help to the affected people. Parts of Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project will significantly boost India's maritime trade, multiplying its global share in the sector. Speaking at the inauguration of India Maritime Week 2025, Shah said India's democratic stability, naval strength, and strategic position between the Indo-Pacific and the Global South make it a rising maritime power. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island De ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Chhath Puja held in Ahmedabad on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the Union govt is working to include Chhath Puja in Unesco's list of intangible cultural heritage. Chhath Puja is a four-day festival honouring the sun, marked by a rigorous fast observed without water. Devotees stand in a body of water to make offerings to the setting and rising sun.Patel noted that while people worldwide worship the rising sun, Chh ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the 'India Maritime Week - 2025' in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Monday. On this occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Son ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India] October 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, at the inauguration of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, stated that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat has embraced the path of 'Samudra Se Samriddhi' and transformed its ports into gateways of prosperity. The Chief Minister delivered an impactful presentation on Gujarat's maritime sector at the inaugural session of India Maritime Week 2025, organised by the Ministr ...Read More >
India Maritime Week 2025: World's largest maritime gathering begins on Monday in Mumbai, Adani Ports to sign several MoUs with multiple Port Authorities The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is gearing up to host India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025) from October 27 to 31 at the NESCO Grounds in Mumbai. According to a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, this will be the largest maritime gathering globally, bringing together key stakeholders from across the ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 23 (ANI): Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Thursday, laid the foundation stone for the six-laning project of the Ahmedabad-Maliya Road section from Shantipura Crossroads to Khoraj GIDC in Sanand. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event. Owing to the rapid industrial growth in Sanand and the nearby areas of the Ahmedabad district, traffic on this Gujarat State Road Development Corporation (GSRDC) road has increased substantially ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led birthday wishes for Union Home Minister Amit Shah on his 60th birthday. Leaders lauded Shah's dedication to public service and his efforts in strengthening India's internal security. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted successes in combating Naxalism and boosting the cooperative sector. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed greetings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Union Home Ministe ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 22 (ANI): Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday visited Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in Ahmedabad and extended their best wishes on his 61st birthday. Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shankar Chaudhary, State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi accompanied the Chief Minister and the Governor during their visit, according to a release by the state ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 22 (ANI): Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday visited Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in Ahmedabad and extended their best wishes on his 61st birthday. Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shankar Chaudhary, State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi accompanied the Chief Minister and the Governor during their visit, according to a release by the state ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 22 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday met supporters and well-wishers at his Ahmedabad residence to mark the first day of the Gujarati New Year, known as 'Bestu Varsh'. People from different walks of life visited Shah's residence in the Thaltej area here in the morning. The senior BJP leader greeted people and extended his best wishes for the Gujarati New Year, which coincided with his birthday. In Gujarat, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright lunar ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to celebrate the Gujarati New Year at his Ahmedabad residence. His visit, coinciding with Diwali, will include public appearances with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Shah will also inaugurate new MLA quarters and a road project in Gandhinagar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to host celebratory events at his residence in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, marking the onset of the Gujarati New Year. According to BJP sources, the occasion will encompass tradit ...Read More >
The Gujarat government has announced Rs 947 crore relief package for farmers in five districts for crop damage due to heavy rains in August and September. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani on Monday said the decision was taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who held meetings even on Diwali to ensure the special package is finalised for farmers. Assistance of Rs 563 crore will be provided as per provisions of SDRF, while Rs 384 crore has been added from the state budget, totalling Rs 947 cr ...Read More >
Surat: The number of MLAs from South Gujarat inducted into the state cabinet has risen to six, even as two MLAs from the region were dropped in the recent reshuffle. Among the new appointments, the elevation of Harsh Sanghavi to the post of deputy chief minister stood out as the most significant, bringing cheer to his supporters in Surat. Sanghavi, who has represented the Majura constituency in Surat since 2012, had been serving as minister of state for home since 2021 in the Bhupendra Patel gov ...Read More >
"Maharashtra will lead the way in achieving the Prime Minister's goal of a developed India by 2047," he said, adding that the Vision Document will serve as a guiding framework for all future initiatives. The advisory committee has approved the draft of Viksit Maharashtra 2047, which will now be submitted to the state cabinet for approval, PTI reported. The document lays out a three-phase development roadmap with key milestones set for 2029, 2035, and 2047. Calling it a historic draft, Fadnavis ...Read More >
Following a major reshuffle-cum-expansion of his cabinet, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday allotted the important portfolios of home and industries to Harsh Sanghavi who has been elevated as deputy CM. IMAGE: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat administers the oath to Gujarat deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi (left) during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Gujarat cabinet, in Gandhinagar, October 17, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Sanghvi was also given transport, sports and youth affairs a ...Read More >
Rajkot: At 34, Rivaba Jadeja on Friday became the youngest member of Gujarat's new council of ministers, taking over as minister of state for primary, secondary and adult education. The MLA for Jamnagar North is also the richest minister in the council, with assets worth Rs 97 crore declared in her election affidavit.The only child of businessman Hardevsinh Solanki and retired railway employee Prafullaba, Rivaba grew up in the University Road and Kothi Compound areas of Rajkot, where she attende ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: Less than 24 hours after the oath-taking, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel's 3.0 cabinet has begun work with symbolic rituals and strategic portfolio allocations. On Dhanteras, in a blend of religion, power, and politics, 11 ministers including Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi and Rivaba Jadeja, wife of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, took charge, underlining both continuity and new optics within the BJP's governing machinery. The spotlight, unsurprisingly, was on two faces -- Harsh S ...Read More >
All 16 ministers in Gujarat have resigned. This paves the way for a cabinet expansion on Friday. Around 10 new ministers are expected to join. Nearly half of the current ministers may be replaced. This reshuffle aims to refresh the leadership team. The Gujarat cabinet has room for more ministers. This move prepares the government for upcoming political events. All 16 ministers in Gujarat on Thursday submitted their resignations to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ahead of a cabinet expansion sche ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: In Gujarat's latest cabinet shake-up, Saurashtra-Kutch has bagged nine of the 26 ministerial berths, the highest among all regions, in a clear nod to its political and electoral significance. With both the chief minister and deputy chief minister representing Central and South Gujarat, the reshuffle signals a conscious bid to balance influence. It also underscores theBJP'srenewed focus on a region that has long been a barometer of voter sentiment.Of the eight cabinet ministers aside f ...Read More >
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi (40), on Friday took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister in a major cabinet rejig by CM Bhupendra Patel. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to new ministers. Of the 16 ministers in the outgoing council of ministers, only six, including Sanghavi, have been retained. Besides, the new Gujarat Cabinet has 25 ministers in place of 16 in the previous council. CM Patel has also inducted cricketer Ravinder Jadeja's wife Rivaba Jadeja and former ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Indian city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board said on Wednesday. The board said it will propose Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to the full Commonwealth Sport membership for approval at the General Assembly in Glasgow on November 26. The recommendation follows an evaluation process of candidate cit ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: The Bhupendra Patel ministry in Gujarat on Friday inducted 19 new members, taking its strength to 26. Governor Acharya Devavrat administered oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers. On Thursday, all the members of the cabinet except for the chief minister had submitted their resignations. Patel accepted 10 of those resignations. On Friday, former minister of state for home and Majura MLA Harsh Sanghavi took oath as deputy chief minister, along with five other cabinet minis ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 17 (ANI): Gujarat's newly constituted Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was sworn in on Friday. The ceremony saw the induction of 21 new ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi. This comes after the Gujarat Cabinet had undergone a significant reshuffle, with all 16 ministers, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, resigning on Thursday. The Cabinet includes several new faces, such as Rivaba Jadeja, the wife of Indian crickete ...Read More >
Rivaba Jadeja is a BJP MLA from Jamnagar North. She joined the BJP in 2019 and has now become a Minister of State (MoS) in the new Gujarat cabinet. Rivaba Jadeja Ministry: Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja, wife of wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, has been included in the new Gujarat cabinet. She has been given the responsibility of Primary, Secondary and Adult Education. The Jamnagar North MLA is part of the new 25-member cabinet that took oath on Friday. The Gujarat government allocated portfolio ...Read More >
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