Oct 2019

GUJARAT Gujarat government, AEPPL sign Rs 4,930 cr lithium battery plant MoU The Gujarat government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese company Automotive Electronics Power Private Limited (AEPPL) to set up a Rs 4,930 crore lithium battery plant in the state. The proposed plant will come up in Becharaji in Mehsana district. AEPPL is a joint … Read more

GUJARAT ●      Centre approved Rs.1,400 crore for a commercial airport in Kutch The Centre approved the establishment of a commercial airport in Kutch, Gujarat. It also approved an investment of about Rs.1,400 crore for the establishment purpose. The proposed project will be developed by Mundra International Airport Pvt Ltd. The proposal was recently approved by the Ministry of Environment after considering … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat’s water reservoirs now at 94% of capacity Despite fears of a water crisis in the state in the beginning of August, 56% of the 204 dams in the state are now overflowing. The water level at the Sardar Sarovar is now at full capacity, 138.31m. The state’s 204 dams, excluding the Narmada dam, … Read more

GUJARAT New MSMEs can start work without Gujarat government clearances To give impetus to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Gujarat cabinet on Thursday approved a draft ordinance to amend the MSME Act. The ordinance will come into force after it receives the governor’s assent. The most important clause in the proposed ordinance allows entrepreneurs to start … Read more

GUJARAT ●      PM Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Diwas programme in Ahmedabad   Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Diwas programme in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He also released a postage stamp and silver coin of Rs.150 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi during the event.   Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) or the Clean India Mission was introduced … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat’s water reservoirs now at 94% of capacity   Despite fears of a water crisis in the state in the beginning of August, 56% of the 204 dams in the state are now overflowing. The water level at the Sardar Sarovar is now at full capacity, 138.31m. The state’s 204 dams, excluding the Narmada … Read more

GUJARAT ​​​September gold imports in Gujarat gold imports plummet 38%   Even as gold prices stabilized around the Rs 38,000 per 10 gram mark, imports of the yellow metal have ceased to improve significantly, especially in the run up to the festive season. September gold imports in Gujarat stood at 2.6 metric tonne (MT), plunging … Read more