Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 2 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allotted Rs 7.50 crore for improvement works in Surat metropolis and district throughout the state-level celebration of Gujarat Gaurav Diwas-2026 held at Dumas Sea Face on Friday, in line with a press launch.
The grand cultural programme titled ‘Gauravvanti Gujarat, Virasat thi Vikas’ was organised below the chairmanship of Governor Acharya Devvrat and attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi together with different dignitaries.
The launch stated the occasion was attended by Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vagahani, Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia, Water Supply Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, Minister of State for Health Praful Panseriya, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Purnesh Modi, Member of Parliament Mukesh Dalal, and MLAs.
For the event works of Surat metropolis and district, the Chief Minister allotted Rs 7.50 crore.
Accordingly, cheques of Rs 2.50 crore every had been introduced to District Collector Dr. Saurabh Paridhi, Municipal Commissioner Dr. M. Nagarajan for metropolis improvement, and District Development Officer Shivani Goyal for rural improvement, the discharge stated.
On this event, Governor Acharya Devvrat praised Gujarat’s improvement journey, stating {that a} state which as soon as struggled for water and fundamental amenities has at present change into the primary within the nation because of the visionary management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the onerous work of its folks. Recalling the previous, he stated that after separation from Maharashtra, Gujarat confronted a extreme ingesting water disaster, with authorities distributing water by practice and managing conflicts, the discharge said.
‘The state additionally lacked fundamental infrastructure like industries, roads, and electrical energy. However, because of the tireless efforts of Gujaratis and the people-centric insurance policies launched by Narendra Modi as Chief Minister, Gujarat has reworked remarkably at present,’ he stated.
He stated that Gujarat is now main in superior sectors like semiconductors and plane manufacturing in Vadodara. Highlighting Surat’s contribution, Governor stated that the folks of Surat haven’t solely reworked their metropolis however have the power to convey change wherever they reside the world over. He added that Surat’s diamond and textile industries have given India a powerful world id. He urged residents to take Gujarat to better heights by combining values, spirituality, and improvement, and by contributing to nation-building by onerous work, the discharge added.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that Gujarat, shaped as a separate state on 1 May 1960 after its separation from the erstwhile Bombay State, initially lacked infrastructure, however because of the expertise, knowledge, and onerous work of its folks, it has change into a logo of progress.
‘Under the visionary management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat has emerged because the nation’s development engine and a world position mannequin of improvement, with speedy progress since 2001, and famous that the custom of celebrating nationwide festivals at district headquarters has strengthened public participation in governance and linked folks with the event course of,’ he added.
Praising Surat’s improvement journey, the Chief Minister stated that at present Surat holds a spot of delight worldwide as a consequence of its diamond and textile industries. Multinational firms in Hazira, the Diamond Bourse, and Gems and Jewellery Park have reworked Surat. Along with securing prime ranks in cleanliness surveys, Surat has gained a singular id because the ‘City of Bridges’ with a community of 123 bridges.
Extending greetings to residents on the event of the 66th State-level Gujarat Gaurav Diwas celebration in Surat, he stated that as a logo of inexperienced development, Surat has proven a brand new course to the nation by adopting 100 per cent electrical buses and a round water economic system mannequin. Surat and its residents will lead in attaining the imaginative and prescient of ‘Viksit Gujarat’ to grasp the Prime Minister’s resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’.
The launch additionally said that Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi congratulated residents and stated that because of the onerous work and efforts of each Gujarati, the state has change into a number one one within the nation, including that the federal government and persons are working collectively as ‘Team Gujarat’, driving improvement at a speedy tempo.
Emphasising on cleanliness, he stated that Gujarat’s cities are among the many cleanest within the nation, and it’s the accountability of residents to take care of this. He urged folks to not litter and to make use of dustbins to ease the burden on sanitation employees. He said that defending public properties and vacationer websites is an ethical obligation and interesting to protect the fashionable amenities at Dumas seaside. He emphasised that residents should keep match for Gujarat to progress, advising lowered use of oil and sugar for higher well being, it added.
Thanking the general public for his or her overwhelming help in native self-government elections, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed confidence and stated, ‘Under the steering of the Chief Minister, the state authorities crew will take Gujarat to new heights of improvement with public participation.’
As per the discharge, ‘Gujarat Garima Awards’ had been introduced to distinguished people by the Governor and the Chief Minister. Eminent personalities who enhanced the district’s delight had been additionally honoured. Additionally, two books showcasing the event journey of Surat district, ‘Vikas Vatika’ and a ‘Coffee Table’ e-book, had been launched.
The launch additional added that on the event, distinguished people who introduced delight to the district and the state had been honoured with Garima Awards by the Chief Minister. These included Bharat Kantilal Salvi for arts, Hasmukh Dave for social service, Dr. Dhaval Nayak for medical service, Bakulaben Patel for sports activities, and Hetvi Khimsuriya for excellence in sports activities and humanities, who had been conferred the Gujarat Garima Award-2026.
In addition, Padma Shri awardees and eminent personalities from Surat district, together with Padma Shri Savjibhai Dholakia, Nileshbhai Mandlewala, Dr. Kanubhai Tailor, Yazdi Karanjia, Mathurbhai Savani, in addition to different distinguished people, Niranjanaben Kalarthi, Mohammed Vania, Manav Thakkar, and relations of Harmit Desai, had been honoured.
The 50-minute occasion showcased the state’s artwork and tradition, with over 250 artists presenting Surat’s journey from its previous to current improvement by a theatrical efficiency enhanced by gentle and sound, the discharge added. (ANI)