Gujarat Budget: Govt to set up Institute of Chemical Safety, create 112 cyclone shelters


Gandhinagar, DeshGujarat

Gujarat government will set up The Institute of Chemical Safety.

Finance Minister Saurabh Patel today in his budget speech made this announcement and allocated Rs. 2 crore.

He said, “The chemical industry has developed remarkably in Gujarat. There is a provision of Rs. 2 crore to establish The Institute of Chemical Safety, which will be useful for the research and studies related to chemical industries. It will also contribute to build awareness pertaining to worker’s safety.”

He was speaking on budget proposals for Disaster Management department.

He also allocated Rs. 60 crore to create 112 multi-purpose cyclone shelters and undertake the upgradation of 46 roads under the National Cyclone Risk Management Project.

He allocated Rs. 25 crore for the works of underground cabling in Surat city.

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