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Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat govt has prepared recruitment calendar for all its depts for next 10 years, says CM Patel
The Gujarat government has prepared a recruitment calendar for the next 10 years for all its departments, said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday while lauding the 'online recruitment process started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi'. CM Patel made these remarks while addressing the gathering at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar during an event to distribute appointment letters among 2,320 conductors of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation Limited (GSRTC) and 144 engineers of the Water Supply Department. 'Owing to the online recruitment process started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the process has become transparent and expeditious. Walking on the road paved by PM Modi, the Gujarat government has done manpower planning by preparing the recruitment calendar of every department for the next 10 years. And through this recruitment process, the state will get human resources who are young, techno-savvy and filled with ideas dedicated to the nation's interest,' the Chief Minister said. Patel shared that Modi recently approved an employment linked incentive scheme so that talented youths can get employment. 'And through this scheme, in the next two years, more than 3.5 crore employment (opportunities) will be generated,' he asserted. Patel called the young human resources as a 'demographic' dividend which will give impetus in the direction of Viksit Gujarat 2047. 'Today is World Population Day and India is the world's youngest country. PM Modi has termed this demographic dividend in the form of India's youth as an important pillar of the Viksit Bharat 2047,' the CM said. 'Under the visionary leadership of the PM, Gujarat has become a role model of development in the country. From a state facing acute water shortage in the past, the PM made Gujarat a water surplus state through effective water management,' he said. 'He (Modi) brought in a water revolution by diverting excess flood water of Narmada to the arid regions of Gujarat through Sujalam Sufalam (scheme) as well as Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation Yojana (Sauni scheme),' Patel added. The CM said the GSRTC has always remained at the forefront in serving people in the times of natural calamities and during the times of COVID-19 pandemic. 'GSRTC has embraced the latest technology in its operation, such as online ticket booking and QR code scanning machines. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the state transport has undergone a transformation,' he said. Now, AC sleeper coaches and electric-powered buses are plying on the roads of Gujarat at present instead of old buses, according to him. The function was also attended by Water Resources Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya and Minister of State for Transport Harsh Sanghavi among others.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon roars into Gujarat; Bhavnagar, Amreli flooded
Rajkot/Surat: The southwest monsoon stormed into Gujarat with relentless, triggering flood-like conditions in Bhavnagar and Amreli districts as relentless downpours disrupted daily life and inundated large parts of the region. The famed Jain pilgrimage town of Palitana was among the worst hit, recording a staggering 286 mm of rainfall between 6 am and 8 pm—the highest in the state. Streets turned into rivers, cutting off the town from nearby Sihor, Mahuva, and Vallabhipur. Uprooted trees and submerged roads led to severe traffic snarls and widespread disruption. In Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar, 38 students of Model High School were dramatically rescued after they were trapped by sudden floodwaters near Talgajarda village. The Rupav river had overflowed due to heavy upstream rain, submerging the Ratol–Talgajarda road. The students took shelter in a riverside house before being rescued by fire personnel using boats and a tractor. A human chain was formed to safely bring all children out. In Amreli district, 22 people were rescued by a Coast Guard team after being stranded by rising waters at Pipavav Dham. A bus carrying five labourers also got stuck in Savarkundla taluka but was successfully rescued by local villagers. Two individuals stranded at a riverside temple in Vavera village were also pulled to safety from turbulent waters while passengers from some GSRTC buses were also rescued. Savarkundla town received over five inches of rain, causing the Navli river check dam to overflow for the fourth time this season. Incessant rain in surrounding villages like Vijpadi and Jabal flooded farmlands and local rivers. Authorities were forced to open all 16 gates of the Dhatarvadi Dam-2 by three feet each in Rajula, following a sudden surge in inflows. Most parts of South Gujarat also reeled under the wet spell and waterlogging was reported at many places Surat city. The municipal authorities received reports of water accumulation on the stretch from Punagam to Karanj road.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Automatic vehicle washing machines installed at 33 GSRTC depots: Govt
G andhinagar: The govt on Monday said that automatic vehicle washing machines were installed at 33 of the total 80 depots of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). The remaining 47 depots will also soon have automatic vehicle washing machines to clean the state transport (ST) buses. An official statement said that Rs 11.80 crore was sanctioned for the GSRTC to install the machines at all depots. The govt statement added that with these newly installed cleaning machines, a bus can be washed completely within 5-7 minutes, providing passengers with a clean travel experience. The govt added that 80 automatic machines, each costing Rs 14 lakh, were purchased by GSRTC and are being installed in depots across the state.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Gujarat: Over 8 lakh passengers benefited from 2,780 additional buses by GSRTC during summer vacation 2025
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ( GSRTC ) operated additional bus services during the summer vacation. From May 1 to May 31, 2025, over 8 lakh passengers benefited from this initiative, according to a release issued by the state government. According to the officials, to improve passenger convenience during the summer vacation, the ST Corporation operated over 1,400 extra express buses daily, connecting key cities across Gujarat. This included nearly 500 trips from Surat to Saurashtra, around 210 from Saurashtra to North Gujarat, approximately 300 from South Gujarat to North Gujarat, and 300 to various destinations within Saurashtra. Additionally, interstate services saw increased passenger traffic on routes between Gujarat and neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The GSRTC ensured convenient travel to religious and tourist destinations through well-planned services from Ahmedabad. This included 10 daily trips to Ambaji, Somnath, and Dwarka, and five daily trips to Dakor, Pavagadh, and Girnar. For tourist spots like the Statue of Unity, Sasan Gir, and Saputara, five trips were operated daily, while 10 daily services were run to Diu and Kutch. For interstate travel, two daily trips from Ahmedabad connected passengers to Mount Abu and Sundha Mata in Rajasthan, and two trips from Geeta Mandir served Maharashtra destinations like Shirdi, Nashik, and Dhulia. Between May 1 and May 31, 2025, GSRTC operated 2,780 additional buses, completing 16,438 extra trips and serving 8.22 lakh passengers. The same period in 2024 saw 1,988 extra buses, 11,674 trips, and 5.84 lakh passengers. This marks a year-on-year increase of 2.38 lakh passengers availing ST Corporation's summer vacation services. To ensure passenger convenience, ST Corporation conducted 16,438 trips between May 1 and May 31, 2025, covering 15.61 lakh kilometres and generating Rs3.78 crore in revenue. In comparison, May 2024 saw 11,674 trips and Rs2.94 crore in earnings. These figures highlight the state government's commitment to strong leadership and quality public transport infrastructure. "Gujarat's robust public transportation system, accessible to both urban and rural citizens, reflects the visionary leadership of former Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Guided by the Prime Minister and led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government continues to advance transformative reforms in the road transport sector to enhance passenger convenience," said an official release.
India Gazette
05-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Gujarat: Over 8 lakh passengers benefited from 2,780 additional buses by GSRTC during summer vacation 2025
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 5 (ANI): The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) operated additional bus services during the summer vacation. From May 1 to May 31, 2025, over 8 lakh passengers benefited from this initiative, according to a release issued by the state government. According to the officials, to improve passenger convenience during the summer vacation, the ST Corporation operated over 1,400 extra express buses daily, connecting key cities across Gujarat. This included nearly 500 trips from Surat to Saurashtra, around 210 from Saurashtra to North Gujarat, approximately 300 from South Gujarat to North Gujarat, and 300 to various destinations within Saurashtra. Additionally, interstate services saw increased passenger traffic on routes between Gujarat and neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The GSRTC ensured convenient travel to religious and tourist destinations through well-planned services from Ahmedabad. This included 10 daily trips to Ambaji, Somnath, and Dwarka, and five daily trips to Dakor, Pavagadh, and Girnar. For tourist spots like the Statue of Unity, Sasan Gir, and Saputara, five trips were operated daily, while 10 daily services were run to Diu and Kutch. For interstate travel, two daily trips from Ahmedabad connected passengers to Mount Abu and Sundha Mata in Rajasthan, and two trips from Geeta Mandir served Maharashtra destinations like Shirdi, Nashik, and Dhulia. Between May 1 and May 31, 2025, GSRTC operated 2,780 additional buses, completing 16,438 extra trips and serving 8.22 lakh passengers. The same period in 2024 saw 1,988 extra buses, 11,674 trips, and 5.84 lakh passengers. This marks a year-on-year increase of 2.38 lakh passengers availing ST Corporation's summer vacation services. To ensure passenger convenience, ST Corporation conducted 16,438 trips between May 1 and May 31, 2025, covering 15.61 lakh kilometres and generating Rs3.78 crore in revenue. In comparison, May 2024 saw 11,674 trips and Rs2.94 crore in earnings. These figures highlight the state government's commitment to strong leadership and quality public transport infrastructure. 'Gujarat's robust public transportation system, accessible to both urban and rural citizens, reflects the visionary leadership of former Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Guided by the Prime Minister and led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government continues to advance transformative reforms in the road transport sector to enhance passenger convenience,' said an official release. (ANI)
