Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the situation in the state amid the Chandipura virus on Thursday, and took stock of the measures taken to control the epidemic.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday attended the 'Khatamuhurt' (foundation stone laying) programme under the 'Shramik Basera Yojana' at Jagatpur in Ahmedabad.
Five more suspected cases of Chandipura virus have been reported from Gujarat's Sabarkantha district. According to the officials, 14 people suspected of being infected with the virus were admitted to Sabarkantha Civil Hospital.
The initiative aims to modernize 65 roads covering a total of 688 kilometers. The Chief Minister has adopted a novel approach by tailoring road development to the specific needs of industrial areas in collaboration with the Industries and Mines Department.
In this courtesy call meeting with the Chief Minister, the Japanese delegation spoke of the long-term relations between the two countries in the fields of education and research and tourism and culture in addition to commercial relations with Gujarat.
Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval for the allocation of Rs 1,470 crore to upgrade and strengthen roads connecting industrial and quarry areas, enhancing road infrastructure in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday wishes to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on his birthday and said that Gujarat CM is making efforts to boost state development and empower the state's youth.
The event will focus on critical quality interventions in priority sectors in Gujarat and aims to redefine key sectors like education and skills, healthcare, e-commerce, industries and MSMEs, tourism, culture and sports, social development.
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday said that the state government has taken up a campaign against illegal money lenders across the state, under which 134 FIRs have been filed so far against 226 people.
As the celebrations for the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced on Sunday, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi extended his best wishes to the public on the auspicious occasion of the 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and lakhs of people have arrived to spot the Rath Yatra.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended greetings to the people of the state on the commencement of the Lord Jagannath Yatra on Sunday and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the state and country.