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 (GSRTC) The largest...Read More

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 crore. The proposed...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

Somnath: As part of its ₹4.08 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, the Gujarat government has announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Transport Hub at Somnath. The project is expected to boost the government’s efforts to position Somnath as a “global destination” while enhancing the travel experience for millions of pilgrims. A Modern Transit Hub for Somnath The proposed Somnath Multi-Modal Transport Hub will function as a world-class bus port equipped w...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has allocated a total provision of ₹33,504 crore to the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department in the State Budget for 2026–27, with a strong focus on urban infrastructure, housing, transport systems, sanitation, and smart city initiatives. To expand mass transit systems, the budget makes a provision of ₹2,217 crore for Gujarat Metro Rail projects, including the expansion of metro networks in Ahmedabad and Surat. A major share of ₹16,116 cror...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a push toward balanced regional development and tribal empowerment, the Government of Gujarat has announced the establishment of five new industrial estates (GIDCs) across the state’s tribal belt. This initiative is part of the ₹4,08,053 crore budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, presented today in the State Assembly. Focus on Tribal Employment To promote industrialisation and create local employment opportunities, the five new industrial estates will be strategically lo...Read More