Nov 2018

GUJARAT Cabinet approves setting up of Medical College at Silvassa in UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli   Under Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently, Union Cabinet approved the setting up of a medical college in Silvassa of Dadar and Nagar Haveli. This will increase the availability of doctors and increase in medical education. … Read more

GUJARAT Three Gujarat breeds get national recognition   Three breeds of a goat, a sheep and a donkey indigenous to Gujarat have received national recognition, paving way for their better conservation and preservation of their genes.   The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), the nodal agency of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research … Read more

GUJARAT Surat runs over 120 ‘model’ schools for migrants     Cities with large migrant population can take a leaf out of Surat model, where the municipal corporation has been running over 120 special schools to cater to the needs of the city’s workforce.   Officials said running these schools in languages other than the … Read more

GUJARAT Suzuki to start building second plant in Gujarat by 2021 Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) is expected to begin construction of its second manufacturing plant in Gujarat by 2021. The Japanese auto giant intends to infuse Rs 9,000 crore for setting up a new facility at Vithalapur, some 35 kms from its existing plant in Hansalpur near Mehsana. … Read more

GUJARAT WII wants proper lion census in Gujarat   Experts from the Wildlife Institute of India have suggested that the state forest department conduct a scientific census so the real number of lions in the state is arrived at, so the Centre and state can chalk out strategies appropriately.   There were more than 600 … Read more

GUJARAT MoU signed for Gujarat’s first desalination plant   An MoU was signed in the presence of Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar on Saturday, for establishing the state’s first desalination plant, at Jodiya in Jamnagar.   The plant, with a daily capacity of 10 crore litres (100MLD), will have an RCC sump, connecting pipeline, and a pumping machinery. … Read more

GUJARAT Rs 1300 cr Gujarat relief package for farmers in 45 talukas   Nearly a month after the Gujarat governmentdeclared 51 talukas as scarcity hit due to scanty rainfall, it has decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 1,300 crore to farmers of 45 more talukas which received low rainfall.     The government had on October 22 declared … Read more

GUJARAT Cotton output estimated to dip to 88L bales in Gujarat   Despite increase in area under cotton cultivation this kharif season, the production is set to decline due to reduction in yield following deficient rainfall. Cotton output in Gujarat, the largest producer of the natural fibre, is expected to dip by 16% in 2018-19.   According to … Read more

GUJARAT Industrial output in Gujarat fell by 40% in 18 months’   According to GCCI (Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry), the industrial production in Gujarat fell by 40% over the past year and a half, due to improper policy implementation.   There are multiple factors starting from demonetization to inadequate implementation of Goods and … Read more

GUJARAT Bullet train systems to flash early warning during disasters   Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project – the prestigious Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train – will have early warning systems to safeguard its running during natural disasters like earthquakes, floods or wind storms. A comprehensive disaster management system will be introduced for safety of passengers who are expected … Read more