Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Acharya Devvrat: Longest-Serving Governor's Recent Actions and Stance
Acharya Devvrat, the Governor of Gujarat, is now also in charge of Mumbai.
He's been the longest-serving governor under the current government, appointed in 2019.
He's known for simple living, using public transport, and always wearing the same traditional clothes.
Devvrat has approved laws for universities, preventing exam cheating, and curbing forced religious conversions.
He also promotes natural farming and energy saving.
Devvrat’s initiatives extend to energy conservation in government buildings, as well as growing vegetables with natural farming practices.
Acharya Devvrat, Gujarat Governor, took additional charge of Mumbai Raj Bhavan.
Devvrat is the longest-serving Governor under the Modi government.
He is known for his simple lifestyle, energy-saving practices and advocating natural farming.
During his tenure, Devvrat has approved legislation on universities, exams, and religious conversion.
Devvrat previously served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
- Who
- Acharya Devvrat, current Governor of Gujarat.
- What
- Took additional charge in Mumbai and is the longest-serving governor under the Modi government.
- When
- Took additional charge in Mumbai after the previous governor demitted office, after being appointed Governor of Gujarat on July 22, 2019.
- Where
- Mumbai Raj Bhavan, Gujarat, and has also served in Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To fulfill his role as Governor and implement his initiatives, including promoting natural farming and energy conservation.
- Current Role
- Governor of Gujarat; Additional charge of Mumbai Raj Bhavan
- Tenure as Gujarat Governor
- Since July 22, 2019
- Previous Role
- Governor of Himachal Pradesh (2015-2019)
- Key Legislation Approved
- Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023; Gujarat Public Examination Act, 2023; Amended Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act
- Education Philosophy
- Advocates for natural farming, indigenous cows, and gurukul system of education.
- Key Initiatives
- Energy conservation in Raj Bhavan and Gujarat, promoting natural farming.