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GUJARAT Aga Khan initiative harvests water in parched villages In Surendranagar district, there are at least 60,000-odd odd families which may not bear the brunt of the acute water crisis. This is because of the roof rainwater harvesting systems installed in the villages by the Aga KhanRural Support Programme (AKRSP). Villagers have enough water to take care … Read more
GUJARAT Govt ties up with Amul to help fruit, vegetable farmers To address the crisis in agrarian sector the state government has initiated a tie-up with Amul for creating a strong cooperative network of vegetable and fruit growersunder ‘Operation Green Gujarat.’ The government intends to utilize Amul’s experience and ability in coordinating milk farmers and distributing milk products in helping other … Read more
GUJARAT Rs 257 crore aquatic park soon at Science City Soon the people of Gujarat will be able to watch live sharks from inside glass tunnel, watch penguins, otters, jelly fish, octopus, stingray, cayman, hammerhead sharks and a number of sea, river and other aquatic species in simulated natural habitats at the upcoming aquatic life science park in Science City. … Read more
GUJARAT Only 20 great Indian bustards left in Gujarat, says IUCN report The Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN), in its latest report on the great Indian bustard (GIB), has raised the alarm over the declining population in Kutch and the country. It has, continued with its classification of the GIB as ‘critically … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat to set up second Plastics Park at Sanand Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said that the government has decided to set up the state’s second Plastics Park at Sanand near Ahmedabad as part of the new Specific Plastic Policy being framed to encourage startups and make the industry entrepreneur-friendly. The first Dedicated Plastics Park was … Read more
GUJARAT Indian Coast Guard celebrates 41st Raising Day in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar On 1st February 2018, the Indian Coast Guard celebrated it’s 41st anniversary of dedicated and distinguished service to the Nation. This day is an opportune moment to reaffirm their resolute commitment and selfless service for safeguarding maritime interests of our Nation. The … Read more
GUJARAT South Gujarat aqua farmers bet big on ‘pinkish gold’ More than half of 1.5 lakh people engaged directly or indirectly in aquaculture in Gujarat live in coastal areas of the state’s southern region. About 55,000 tonne shrimps were produced on 10 lakh hectare of land in Gujarat in 2017 which was 12% of the national … Read more
GUJARAT Taiwanese oil refiner to invest Rs 41,600 crore in Gujarat A Taiwanese public sector undertaking, CPC Corp, has proposed to invest around Rs 41,600 crore for setting up a naphtha cracker plant in Gujarat either at the Mundra SEZ in Kutch or at the Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Dahej. Top officials of the Taiwanese oil refiner … Read more
GUJARAT Govt approves ‘river front’ project for Rajkot Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday approved the ‘river front’ project for Rajkot city. The Project would be developed along the 11 km stretch from Aji-1 dam to Aji-2 dam near Bedi village. The proposed project will be developed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. … Read more
GUJARAT Surat gets closer to getting more int’l, domestic flights After an inordinate delay, the Surat airport has moved a step further in getting limited international airport and increased air connectivity to the domestic destinations. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has accorded the concept and execution-level approval for displacement of runway 22 on … Read more