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Horticulture sector of Gujarat The term “horticulture” comprises the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, ornamental flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants and their post-harvest management. Gujarat has a total geographical area of 19.6 M ha of which about 9.7 M ha is utilized for agricultural purposes. It is about 49% of the total area … 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 GSTR-3B late fee waiver welcomed in south Gujarat Commercial tax consultants across south Gujarat have welcomed the decision of central government to waive late fee on the filing of GSTR-3B for August and September, but warned that the boycott on filing of GSTR-2 and GSRT-2A will continue. South Gujarat Commercial Tax … Read more
Gujarat: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management The state of Gujarat has been facing the most overwhelming natural disasters in the last decade. These natural disasters have not just caused colossal destruction but have also paused a stop to various development programmes. The unique geo-physical setting of the state makes this region highly vulnerable … Read more
Gujarat – Irrigation and Hydropower Types of water resources of Gujarat State (1) Surface Water and (2) Underground Water The main source of water for Gujarat is surface water. The State has 185 river basins and the available quota of water in the State is 55608 million cubic meters, out of which, 38100 … Read more
GUJARAT 37 child marriages were registered in Gujarat in 3 years In a shocker to the model state of Gujarat, the figures of child marriages in the last three years tell that there were 37 cases here from 2014 to 2017, more than so-called underdeveloped states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, which had 23 and 17 such … Read more
GUJARAT 75 lakh to vote in south Gujarat today Around 75 lakh eligible voters would exercise their right to franchise on Saturday in the first phase of polling to elect representatives from 35 assembly seats in seven districts of south Gujarat, including Surat district. Polling would begin at 8 am and continue up … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat heading for summer water crisis With the monsoon six months away and summer yet to arrive, the state government has already announced that it will provide farmers irrigation for summer crops after March 15, as water will be reserved for drinking only. The state government anticipates a major water crisis from March itself and the concerned authorities have been told to prepare … Read more