Gandhinagar: Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Saturday presented key announcements related to the Agriculture Department during a press conference on the state budget, outlining several new initiatives covering fisheries, storage, animal husbandry, agribusiness, and cooperative infrastructure. The minister said the measures aim to strengthen farmers’ income, boost the blue economy, improve storage capacity, and promote value addition in the agriculture sector. The major announcement...Read More

Gandhinagar: On the concluding day of the general debate on the Budget in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a comprehensive picture of the state’s economic position and fiscal discipline, a press release stated. The Finance Minister emphasized that the Budget for 2026–27 is not merely a statistical document but a comprehensive roadmap aimed at the holistic development of four key pillars the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Referring to the Sus...Read More

Gandhinagar: Rapid urban growth in Gujarat’s cities has increased the demand for quality recreational spaces, while shrinking open areas have intensified the need for vibrant community spaces that support health, well-being and cultural activities. In response, the Government of Gujarat has decided to develop theme-based ‘Namo Gaurav Parks’ in municipal corporations across the state. An allocation of ₹20 crore has been made in the Gujarat Budget 2026–27 under the Urban Development and ...Read More

Kushagra Tiwari, Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat is planning to develop 25 children’s traffic parks across municipalities and municipal corporations and establish three new automated vehicle testing stations in Porbandar, Gir Somnath, and Mahisagar districts as part of its Ports and Transport Department budget for 2026–27. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening road safety awareness and improving vehicle fitness enforcement across the state. Major Boost for Public Transport (G...Read More

Kushagra Tiwari, Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has earmarked ₹50 crore as a token provision for setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for shipbuilding as part of its budget allocation for the Ports and Transport Department for the financial year 2026–27. ₹50 Crore SPV for Shipbuilding In a significant push to the maritime sector, the state government has proposed the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) dedicated to shipbuilding, with an allocation of ₹50 cr...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has unveiled an ambitious and multi-layered roadmap for boosting the state’s education ecosystem in the 2026-27 Budget, announcing significant allocations for new facilities, courses and setting up of institutes. The proposals span school, higher, and technical education, with a strong focus on infrastructure modernization, innovation, inclusivity and cultural preservation. New Institute at Gujarat University to Focus on Heritage and Hospitality In a ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed all government departments to immediately begin preparatory administrative work for the implementation of schemes announced in the state budget, including drafting government resolutions (GRs), preparing tender documents, and initiating related procedures, without waiting for the budget’s formal passage in the Legislative Assembly. The directive was issued during a meeting of the State Council of Ministers held in Gandhinagar under th...Read More

Gandhinagar: In its 2026–27 budget estimates for the Roads and Buildings Department, the Gujarat government has proposed the creation of a dedicated Land Acquisition Cell, alongside wide-ranging infrastructure modernisation and large-scale recruitment. Among the most significant “new items” in the budget is the establishment of a separate Land Acquisition Cell, supported by specialised staff and a proposed allocation of ₹60 lakh. The move is aimed at streamlining land procurement, redu...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai in his post-budget briefing today said that most of Gujarat's existing debt was incurred for the Narmada Sardar Sarovar Nigam projects; since then (the completion of Narmada dam), the State has not needed to take on significant additional debt. Speaking about Gujarat's robust financial discipline the Finance Minister said - 'I can say with certainty that Gujarat's financial discipline is the best in India. We have consistently adhered to al...Read More