Tag: Gujarat

“Digital Seva Setu Programme” launched by Gujarat Government for rural areas

October 7, 2020

• The Gujarat State Government launched “Digital Seva Setu Programme” for rural areas under the Bharat Net Project of the Centre.

CRPF Divyang Yodha Cycle rally flagged off in Gujarat

October 4, 2020

• Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Kiren Rijiju initiated CRPF Divyang Yodha Cycle rally that began its journey from Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat.

Gujarat govt signs MoU with Denmark in the water sector

October 1, 2020

• A 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed by Gujarat govt with Denmark in the water sector.

New subsidy scheme for Electric Vehicles launched by Gujarat

September 18, 2020

• For the promotion of electric vehicles in the state, The Gujarat government has launched a new scheme under which it will be offering a subsidy to buyers. Under the scheme, the students will get a subsidy of Rs 12,000 to buy e-vehicles.

States’ Startup Ranking Exercise by DPIIT

September 12, 2020

• The second edition of the States’ Startup Ranking Exercise was conducted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• Gujarat has been categorised as the best performer among all States and one Union Territory (UT), Delhi.
• Karnataka and Kerala have been ranked as ‘top performers’
• Bihar, Odisha and Rajasthan have been ranked as the ‘leaders’.

Heritage Tourism Policy introduced by Gujarat

September 12, 2020

• With an aim to attract tourism in the unused historical buildings Gujarat state govt recently introduced Heritage Tourism Policy.

Gujarat tops in first-ever Export Preparedness index 2020 released by NITI Ayog

August 27, 2020

• Gujarat has been ranked first in the first-ever Export Preparedness index 2020 released by NITI Ayog.
• The report says, overall, most of the Coastal States are the best performers. Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu occupy the top three ranks.

Ahmedabad Railway Division: Introduces Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping Machine

August 26, 2020

• Ahmedabad Railway Division launched the Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping Machine at the Ahmedabad Railway station to ensure safe travel for the passengers during the Pandemic.
• The Ahmedabad Railway Division has introduced the machine after considering the increase in transport and travel services after Unlock-1 Phase.

World Gujarati day 2020 observed on August 24

August 24, 2020

• World Gujarati Day 2020 is celebrated on 24th August 2020 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the famous Gujarati poet and social reformer, Narmadashankar Dave popularly known as Veer Narmad.

Gujarat govt tied up with BSE to set up iHub

August 16, 2020

• Gujarat government tied up with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to set up iHub to encourage and support the start-up companies in raising capital.