Ahmedabad, 6 October 2013

Gujarat chief minister Mr. Narendra Modi, who took over the office of chief minister on October 7, 2001, will complete 12 years at the helm of the state’s governance. Under Mr. Modi’s leadership Gujarat’s development journey has established unique identity and stature in the country and the World across.

Tomorrow – October 7, 2013, the present state government will enter into the 13th year under the leadership of Mr. Modi. This is record in the history of Gujarat’s political and public life making Mr. Modi as the longest serving chief minister for the state.

On this occasion, Gujarat government’s people’s welfare oriented achievements and an outline of all-round development has been presented in this article.

Remember the situation of Gujarat in the 21st Century… ravaged by the earthquake… windstorm and scarcity hit Gujarat…electricity deficiency…degraded agriculture and industrial sectors… unemployment problems…and so many other difficulties and challenges had gripped Gujarat. People of Gujarat who witnessed all these problems in the beginning of 21ST Century, have seen a new wave of change-transformation from the year 2001… all-round development has dawned and Gujarat is shining under it…people are witnessing their dreams and decisions getting realized…and the reason behind these is because Gujarat had initiated a ‘Panchamrut’ –inclusive and unstoppable development journey on October 7, 2001 under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi. Today with completion of twelve glorious years, this chapter of phenomenal development has got engraved in the hearts of the people of Gujarat.

For Gujarat, when it got carved out as separate state from the Brihad Mumbai State on May 1, 1960, all the Gujaratis took a pledge of creating a very special state of Gujarat. All the Gujaratis have been working so dedicatedly and contributing to the development of Gujarat and to realize the dreams initiating a ‘mahayagya’ where it has been following in the footsteps of Gandhiji, influenced by decision making power of Sardar Patel, piousness of Pandit Ravishankar and cohesiveness and simplicity of Induchacha… and because of the all the hard work and industrious efforts, Gujarat has been shining and became vibrant in entire World.

Gujarat’s development strategy could be attributed to enforcing of a focused 360 degree growth model and it has its over 6 crore of population at the centre stage of it. Because of its all-round development, it is not just the country but countries from around the globe are looking at Gujarat. State has adopted three-tier model focusing on proper development of industry, agriculture and service sector in the state. And, because of a balanced development of all these three sectors speed of Gujarat’s economic growth never goes into a slump.

Gujarat’s industrial development has attracted the entire world and it has become the growth engine of nation. Having 5% population of India, Gujarat’s achievements are exemplary and commendable. For entire country’s share, the state contributes around 98% of soda-ash, 80% of diamond polish and exports, salt production 75%, petrochemicals 62%, crude oil 53%, chemicals 51%, cargo handling 35% and natural gas (offshore) 30%. Because of an investor friendly environment Gujarat has been able to attract investment for over six Vibrant Summits.

Of the total DMIC corridor, state has around 60% share of it and 40% of freight corridor passes from Gujarat, and to leverage such opportunities Gujarat became first state to develop Special Economic Zones (SEZs). In Dholera it is building a city on the scale of an international business hub and GIFT City in Gandhinagar. For over 135 projects, the state has implemented plans in ports; power, road, water and other internal infrastructure needs worth Rs 1 lakh crore and these all are being done under PPP model.

In agriculture sector Gujarat has taken so many initiatives giving due importance to different aspects of the field. Linking knowledge and research of agri varsities to the farm under land to lab project and even introduced soil health card. With all such all round efforts, today it has annual agriculture produce touching worth Rs. 1.11 lakh crore which once was just Rs 9,000 crore. While cotton production has jumped from 21 lakh bales to 1.20 crore bales, 42 lakh farmers have got soil health card and 1.25 crore animals are being checked under health camps. Entire nation’s agriculture growth rate is around 3.5% while Gujarat is marching ahead of all over 10.7% rate of growth. In the beginning 40 years of Gujarat, only 6.30 lakh agriculture power connections were given while in last one decade it has given 4 lakh new connections. Similarly, the amount of electricity subsidy for farmers went up from Rs 300 crore to Rs 3000 crore. Completed canal work of Narmada for over 458 km and of 38 planned, works for 29 canals have been finished. Till date over Rs 35,000 crore have been spent on these works and generated electricity of 2160 crore unit from its hydro power plants.

For the development of service sector and making it people oriented, state has done micro level planning to take the fruits of development to each person of the state. It has made health services speedy and efficient. Over 500 ambulances under the 108 emergency services reach the affected people within few minutes and it has taken the problems of malnutrition head on to eradicate it and under this different projects are being implemented for strengthening, implementing and monitoring of the schemes and results. It has given 24 hour three-phase power supply and initiated mass programs for school enrollment and also to promote girl child education. Empowered the panchayats and became the first state to decentralize the powers.

On the IT front, Gujarat has made strides taking major initiatives on e-governance. It has laid over 1.5 lakh km of fiber cable network and linked majority of government functioning under Gswan making it Asia’s largest network. Chief Minister Mr. Modi handles people’s complaints online using Gswan while state has also become hub for green energy where so many projects have been implemented under solar, wind and canal-bed power production systems.

Correct yardstick of development of any state is based on the how much it has done for the deprived. Gujarat has given land plots to over 8 lakh below poverty line families in rural areas and over 1000 Garib Kalyan Mela are being held where over 85 lakh beneficiaries are directly awarded with benefits of over Rs 13,000 crore to do away with the middlemen.

For all-round development of Vanbandhu, state has implemented Rs 15000 crore Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, Rs 11000 crore Sagarkhedu Yojana and Rs 13000 crore for urban poor. State government has always remained ever ready to be at the help of needy section of the society.

Under Mr. Modi’s leadership Gujarat has made progress in all the directions and not only for country but for entire World it has given a new inspiration for development.

Gujarat has achieved “Collective Efforts, Inclusive Growth” mantra in real terms

Mr. Narendra Modi took over office of the chief minister on 7th October, 2001. Under his strong leadership Gujarat has created a unique brand and identity.

Tomorrow on 7th October, 2013 present government under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi will enter in 13th year. This is a record in the political and public life of Gujarat.

Gujarat Government’s public welfare achievements and all-round development summary is presented below.

Today no one can deny development of Gujarat. With the equal participation of agriculture, industry and service sector, Gujarat has balance the economy and maintained sustainable growth. Earlier Gujarat was known for drought affected state and for natural disaster. But today image of the state has changed and Gujarat has become synonym of development and for this, credit goes to Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Gujarat and its development have been discussed not only in India but across the world. Under strong leadership and vision of Mr. Narendra Modi Gujarat has achieved prestige, reputation, and respect during last 12 years that was never achieved before. Mr. Modi has earned special place not only in the hearts of Gujarati but also in the hearts of crores of Indian. Today Gujarat has become roll model for other states and for some developing nations also. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has the capacity to face all the challenges and he has converted all the problems in to opportunity.

Gujarat Government has successfully implemented various schemes by public participation. The state government has ensure that every people get the benefit of development by public participation. Gujarat has merged Janshakti, Jalshakti, Gyanshakti, Urjashakti and Rakshashakt and by using this Panchamrut state has achieved new heights of development.

Gujarat has implemented various schemes for inclusive development. State has started series of Vibrant Summit for industry. On the other hand schemes like Jalsanchay Yojna, Jyotigram and Krishi Mahotsav were implemented for agriculture and rural development. School Enrolment for education, Kanya Kelavani and Mamta scheme for women and child development, urban development scheme and various schemes have been implemented for tribal, SC and OBC. With the successful implementation of various schemes the state government has achieved remarkable achievement in human development.

Today Gujarat is leading in the country and in the world in various aspects. Gujarat has gained worldwide attention by starting separate Climate Change Department. Only 6 countries have a separate Climate Change Department. Gujarat has ensured transparent administration by implementing e-governance. Gujarat has received more than 250 awards from UNO- UNICEF, World Health Organization and Government of India.

Under Jyotigram scheme 24 hour electricity has been ensured in rural areas of the state. As a result employment and self-employment opportunities have widened for the youths in rural areas and migration from village to urban areas have decreased during last decade. Jyotigram Yojna has become curriculum for the experts and other states. The state government has taken enough steps for the development of rural areas. 108 emergency ambulance services have been effectively implemented in the state. State Government is taking care of all the people and Garib Kalyan Yojna, Vanbandu Kalyan Yojna, Sagarkhedu Yojna is the best example for this. Gujarat has improved peoples comfort by decentralization of administrative structure. More that 85 lakh poor’s were benefited from about 1000 Garib Kalyan Mela and benefits of Rs. 13,000 crore were distributed to them.

Today, Gujarat is known as the growth engine of the country. Gujarat has achieved 13% growth in industry and 10.7% in agriculture sector. Gujarat’s share in country’s total export is 22%. Gujarat leads in the production of Soda ash, Diamond, Salt, Petrochemicals, Medicines, Crude, Chemicals and Groundnut. Gujarat’s agriculture growth rate is 10.7% compare to 3.5% of the India. Farmers of the state have improved agriculture productivity by using drip irrigation and with the help of scientific approach. During last five years the state has achieved green revolution by organizing Krishi Mahotsav. Check dam were build by public participation. Farmers have been getting water of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Yojna for irrigation. 8200 villages and 135 towns have been provided drinking water through canal network. 454 Km main canal work of Narmada Yojna have been completed.

Education level is significantly improved by Kanya Kelavani and School Enrolment drive. During last 9 years, 1.20 lakh Vidyasahayak recruited. Gujarat has successfully decreased mother and infant mortality rate. Women empowerment ensured under Mission Manglam.

Gujarat has attracted investment from across the world. Sanand is becoming automobile hub. Gujarat has implemented various public private partnership projects in port, power, road and water sector. Gujarat has achieved “Collective Efforts, Inclusive Growth” mantra in real terms.