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Gujarat CM to host 'Millet Mahotsav - Prakrutik Farmers Market 2025' on February 8-9

Gandhinagar, February 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated for the nutritional and agricultural benefits of coarse grains, commonly known as millet, emphasising their role in a healthy diet and sustainable farming. His efforts to promote millet cultivation and consumption led to the United Nations declaring 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets', according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement.

Gujarat's historic UCC move: BJP cheers for equality, Oppn calls it political distraction

New Delhi, Feb 4: In a historic and bold move, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the formation of a five-member committee to draft a state-level Union Civil Code (UCC). This momentous decision, touted by the state's leadership as one that will embody the "spirit of the constitution," seeks to bring about equality and unity for all citizens in Gujarat, irrespective of their religious background.

Gujarat CM announces formation of committee to examine need of UCC in state

Gandhinagar, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to implement the Uniform Civil Code across the nation to ensure equal rights for all citizens. Aligning with this, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the formation of a five-member committee to assess the necessity of a Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat, ensuring equal rights and privileges for all citizens in the state, said a statement from Gujarat CMO on Tuesday.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel hails Union Budget by Modi 3.0 government

Gandhinagar, February 1: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel hailed this year's Union Budget presented by the Modi 3.0 government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a transformative budget that awakens new consciousness in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, as per a release.

Gujarat attracts Rs 3.96 lakh crore foreign, Rs 18.46 lakh crore domestic investment

Gandhinagar, January 28: Gujarat, with a significant contribution of 8.20 percent to the nation's GDP in the financial year 2022-23, has emerged as a key state driving India's economic growth. In 2015, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the "Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP)" initiative was introduced to enhance ease of doing business. In line with this, the "Ease of Doing Business (EoDB)" framework was launched, along with state/UT rankings/ assessments to facilitate business operations, a statement said.

Over 7,700 Gujarat farmers embrace solar pumps, leading to significant energy savings

Gandhinagar, January 27: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, the Gujarat government is actively providing financial assistance to farmers for the installation of solar pumps. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the scheme has been implemented extensively, resulting in the installation of over 7,700 off-grid solar pumps by farmers in the state by December 2024. The government has disbursed subsidies exceeding Rs 218 crore, covering approximately 70 per cent of the cost. These off-grid solar pumps are not only helping farmers save electricity but are also contributing to environmental sustainability, said a release from Gujarat CMO on Monday.

Gujarat's FDI growth soars to 86 pc of FDI equity inflows since 2000

Gandhinagar, January 23: Gujarat has solidified its position as India's premier investment hub, achieving a milestone with 86 per cent of its total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows over the past 24 years within the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), according to the latest report from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).