Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is planning to develop a satellite launchpad in the coastal area of Saurashtra to boost the state’s presence in the space sector, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. The proposed launch site, located between Diu and Kodinar in Gir Somnath district, has been identified as a suitable location for sending satellites into orbit, similar to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Arjun Modhwadia mad...Read More

Dholera: A new milestone in space research was achieved in Gujarat on Saturday as the state’s first sounding rocket was launched from Bavaliyari near Dholera in the presence of State Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia. The rocket was developed and launched by Ahmedabad-based startup Omspace Rocket and Exploration Private Limited (OSRE), marking a significant step for Gujarat in the private space sector. The minister witnessed the launch and congratulated the team of young scien...Read More

Bhavnagar: A long-pending issue related to the Methala Bandhara project in Bhavnagar has been resolved, paving the way for irrigation benefits to 6,550 hectares of land in 10 villages, along with measures for salinity control, state ministers said on Wednesday. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the project, which had remained stalled for years due to forest land issues, has now received clearance. The Methala Bandhara, proposed on the Bagad River near Methala village in Tal...Read More

Ahmedabad: Azista Space has laid the foundation stone for India’s ambitious Electro-Optical Payload Factory at Sanand, one of Gujarat’s key industrial hubs. The groundbreaking and foundation-laying ceremony was performed by Science and Technology Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia. The state-of-the-art facility will be constructed at Plot Nos. K-19 to K-24/1 in the Khoraaj Industrial Estate, Sanand, and is expected to significantly strengthen India’s private-sector participation in the space te...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Forest and Environment Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia has reaffirmed the state government’s firm resolve to conserve the Aravalli Hills while ensuring sustainable development. He stated that the Gujarat government is fully committed to protecting forest areas and environmentally sensitive regions across the state. The Minister emphasized that the state government has never permitted mining activities in the Aravalli mountain range and its forest areas spread across various ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Cabinet Minister in the Government of Gujarat and Porbandar MLA Arjun Modhwadia paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day trip to Delhi. Sharing images from the meeting, the Forest and Environment Minister said, “Today, I had the privilege of meeting the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Bhai Modi, and receiving his blessings. Under his guidance, new energy is infused into life, and the spirit of dedication towards the nation and public service is stren...Read More

Gandhinagar: A disturbing video showing several deer consuming plastic waste in Junagadh city, near Girnar hill, has triggered widespread outrage on social media and raised serious concerns about wildlife safety in the region. The clip, which went viral on X, showed spotted deer rummaging through a heap of garbage inside city limits, prompting immediate reactions from citizens, wildlife enthusiasts and public representatives. The video was first posted by social media user Mukesh Khunt, who w...Read More

Porbandar: The coastal town of Porbandar in the Saurashtra region, famous for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, will soon get a mini science centre. The Minister of Science and Technology and Porbandar MLA, Arjun Modhwadia, announced that a mini science centre will be established in the town at an estimated cost of ₹100 crore. At an event organised by the Porbandar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arjun Modhwadia said, “We will set up a ₹100 crore mini science centre in Porbandar. ...Read More