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Gujarat Marks Five Years of Bhupendra Patel Government

Gujarat Marks Five Years of Bhupendra Patel Government
Gujarat Marks Five Years of Bhupendra Patel Government With Focus on Investment and New Industries · livemint.com

Bhupendra Patel has completed five years as Gujarat’s chief minister.

The state government says it used this period to attract investment and create new industries.

It introduced policies for areas such as semiconductors, clean energy, space technology and advanced manufacturing.

Gujarat says six semiconductor plants have been approved, and three are already working commercially.

The government also held regional investment conferences to spread development across the state.

It is improving city infrastructure and preparing a long-term plan through 2047.

Digital services are being expanded so people can use more paperless and cashless government services.

Several programmes support girls’ education, science studies, school nutrition and pregnant women’s health.

Gujarat is also preparing to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

Key facts

Chief minister
Bhupendra Patel
Largest-ever budget
₹4.08 lakh crore
Investment policies
19 policies covering sectors including semiconductors, renewable energy, green hydrogen, electronics, space technology and advanced manufacturing
Regional conference MoUs
₹17.4 lakh crore, according to the state government
Semiconductor plants
Six approved; three reported as commercially operational
Digital administration
Sugam Digital Gujarat is intended to expand paperless, cashless and faceless services
Future international event
Gujarat is preparing to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030

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