nov 2019

GUJARAT CHARUSAT introduces digital paperless examination system   For the first time in the state, Changa-based Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has introduced paperless digital examination system as a part of university examinations reform programme.   After signing an MoU with Singapore-based Littlemore Innovation Labs, CHARUSAT embraced the digital examination system which also … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat CM launched an online registration portal for MSME units   Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched an online registration portal. The portal aims to facilitate the setting up of new MSME units. As a part of the launch, he approved the first online application through the portal and issued a certificate through an e-mail to a woman … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat fifth worst state in POCSO cases   There has been a rise of 20% in the number of Pocso (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases in Gujarat in 2017 as compared to 2016.   The state recorded the fifth highest number of cases under this section in the country.   In 2016, Gujarat had … Read more

GUJARAT Textile sector upgradation hits a roadblock Modernisation in the country’s largest man-made fabric (MMF) sector will take a hit with the union ministry of textiles reducing the central fund allocation under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund (ATUFS) scheme for 2019-20. According to the list of proposed budget allocation in the textile sector issued by … Read more

GUJARAT Returned thrice, anti-terror law of Gujarat gets President nod   Sixteen years after the Gujarat government first passed the anti-terror bill, the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) Act providing extensive powers to the state police to counter acts of terror and organised crime, was ratified by the President.   The Act, in its earlier avatar … Read more

GUJARAT ·       Gujarat government approved CNG terminal in Bhavnagar The Gujarat government gave its approval for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) terminal in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The proposed investment for the CNG terminal project is Rs.1,900 crore. The approval for the facility was given by the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board headed by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. It is expected that it would … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani approves new jetty at Navlakhi Port   With an aim to increase capacity of Navlakhi Port from eight million metric tonne per annum (MMTPA) to 20 MMTPA, chief minister Vijay Rupani has given his in principle approval for setting up of a new jetty at the port. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) will construct … Read more

GUJARAT By 2022, Gujarat to have over 30 GW of renewable energy Gujarat state governmenthas announced that the State will have over 30 GW of renewable energy by 2022. The State has also prepared the roadmap for the generation of renewable energy. Currently, Gujarat has a total production of9,670 MW renewable energy. It includes2,654 MW solar energy and 6,880 MW … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat government faces dilemma over cow breeds   The government of Gujarat finds itself in a tough spot over the sensitive issue of cows. While the central government is vigorously promoting the rearing of cows and buffaloes that have high milk yields, the state government fears a backlash from farmers who have been rearing indigenous cow breeds. … Read more

GUJARAT Scheme for Integrated Textile Park: Gujarat creates highest employment   In the textile sector, Gujarat is faring well – the best in the country. According to data by Union ministry of textiles, the state created the highest number of jobs in the past three years, under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP). Some 26,282 people … Read more