Category Articles: State Government

Gujarat leads with distribution of 54000 plus 5 KG LPG cylinders: Govt

April 05, 2026
Gujarat leads with distribution of 54000 plus 5 KG LPG cylinders: Govt

Surat/Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today in a press-note stated it has made arrangements to ensure LPG supply and food facilities for workers in coordination with the Labour and Employment Department, the Industries Department and industrial units across the state. 'Under the arrangement, 100 per cent LPG is being supplied to canteens run by institutions under the Labour and Employment Department. In addition, 25 per cent of the allocated LPG quantity has been reserved for food preparati...Read More

Gujarat Announces Kerosene Distribution Plan for Rural Areas; Launches Online Platform to Apply, Price Fixed

April 05, 2026
Gujarat Announces Kerosene Distribution Plan for Rural Areas; Launches Online Platform to Apply, Price Fixed

Gandhinagar: Acting on the directions of the Central Government, the Gujarat Government has announced additional arrangements for the allocation and distribution of kerosene in rural areas of the state, alongside the continued use of LPG. The initiative is being implemented in coordination with Kerosene Dealer Associations and Oil Marketing Companies to ensure smooth supply and accessibility. Under the new arrangement, a total of 1452 kilolitres of kerosene has been allocated to Gujarat. The ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Gives In-Principle Nod to Amend ‘Tukda Dharo’; Violations Since 1948 to Be Regularised

April 01, 2026
Gujarat Govt Gives In-Principle Nod to Amend ‘Tukda Dharo’; Violations Since 1948 to Be Regularised

Gandhinagar: In a key reform aimed at simplifying land laws, the Gujarat government has given in-principle approval to amend the decades-old Tukada Act, 1947, a move expected to benefit lakhs of farmers and landholders across the state. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said that, for the first time since Independence, comprehensive changes have been proposed to address long-standing complexities in land transactions. The amendments will come into force after...Read More

Gujarat Govt Amends Land Revenue Law; 30-Day Notice Waived for Undisputed Property Deals

April 01, 2026
Gujarat Govt Amends Land Revenue Law; 30-Day Notice Waived for Undisputed Property Deals

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced a key reform in the land revenue system by amending provisions of Section 135-D of the Land Revenue Act, 1879, aimed at simplifying property transactions and enhancing transparency. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that significant amendments have been made to Section 135-D of the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879, as part of a broader revenue simplification initiative. With this reform, citizens will no longe...Read More

IAS Ashish Kumar Transferred, Appointed Secretary to Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister

March 30, 2026
IAS Ashish Kumar Transferred, Appointed Secretary to Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister

Gandhinagar, March 30: The Government of Gujarat has announced the transfer and new appointment of IAS officer Ashish Kumar. According to the order released by the General Administration Department (GAD), Ashish Kumar, a 2014-batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer, has been transferred from his current role as Director of Tribal Development, Gandhinagar. He has been appointed as Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister at the Sachivalaya in Gandhinagar. The announcement further states that Ashish K...Read More

Patan Gets a New Modern Bus Port of GSRTC

March 27, 2026

Patan: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi today inaugurated a modern bus port built in Patan under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and M/s Katira Construction (Patan) Pvt. Ltd. The new bus port is spread over an area of approximately 15,974 square meters and has been constructed at a cost of around ₹17 crore. Sanghvi also announced the provision of three new AC buses for Patan district. He said that from tomorrow, bus...Read More

Gujarat govt grants stamp duty relief for inheritance, partition of agricultural land

March 27, 2026
Gujarat govt grants stamp duty relief for inheritance, partition of agricultural land

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state, the Gujarat government said. The decision comes after representations made by community leaders, farmer associations and agricultural organisations. Under the powers granted to the State Government under Section 9 of the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, to reduce or exempt stamp duty, the Chief Minister has dec...Read More

Gujarat Govt Transfers IAS Officers; Three Districts Get New Collectors

March 25, 2026
Gujarat Govt Transfers IAS Officers; Three Districts Get New Collectors

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the transfer and appointment of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, reshuffling key administrative positions across districts. New Collector for Jamnagar Shri P. B. Pandya, IAS (SCS:GJ:2013), currently serving as District Development Officer in Amreli, has been transferred and appointed as the Collector of Jamnagar. He will assume charge from March 31, 2026 (afternoon), replacing Shri K....Read More

No Fuel Shortage in Gujarat, Says Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi; Warns Against Rumours Amid Panic Queues at Pumps

March 23, 2026

Gandhinagar - Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi in a statement today urged citizens across Gujarat to ignore rumors regarding petrol and diesel shortages. Following reports of "panic" queues at various refueling stations, the government has moved to reassure the public that fuel supplies are being strictly monitored and maintained. Sanghavi said -  'All citizens are requested that there is no need to rush or panic due to any kind of rumors regarding petrol and diesel—whether from socia...Read More

Amreli to get Rs. 270 crore Bypass Road; foundation stone laid

March 22, 2026

Amreli: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Amreli on Sunday and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects worth over ₹700 crore. As part of the visit, the Chief Minister performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a proposed 4-lane divided modern bypass road from Radheshyam Chowkdi to Nana Machiyala. The project is expected to give a significant boost to the district’s overall infrastructure. Being developed by the state’s Roads and Buildin...Read More