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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dedicated Indias first laser technology-based advanced AVMS
RTO check-post at Shamlaji
i. Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani launched Indias first laser technology-based advanced
AVMS RTO check-post and also laid foundation stones of various developmental works worth Rs
30 crore at Shamlaji of Aravalli district in Gujarat.
ii. This new check-post is equipped with advanced ray technology with a cost of Rs 4.72 crore.
iii. All the check-posts in the state will be made advanced, automatic and transparent with a cost
of Rs. 35 crore during next financial year.
iv. The income from this check posts will be used for welfare of poor, deprived and last-person
of the state.
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state.
iii. The Gujarat government would provide Rs 200 crore as State Innovation Fund for the next
five years, of which Rs 100 crore will be allocated by the state government and the remaining
amount will be created by internal sources, like university funds and CSR funds.
8th Edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2017 Concluded in Gandhinagar
Prime Minister NarendraModi was on a two day visit to Gujarat from January 9-10, 2017 to
inaugurate the eighth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit
2017 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on January 10, 2017.
The theme of the three day Summit is Vibrant Gujarat: Connecting India to the World
The summit was started in 2003 with the aim to attract investment in Gujarat by the then
state Chief Minister ShriNarendraModi.
PM Modi Inaugurates Several Pre-Summit Events
On the first day of his visit to Gujarat, PM Modi attended several pre-summit events.
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for redevelopment of Gandhinagar Railway Station.
On January 9, 2017, Prime Minister NarendraModi laid foundation stone of redevelopment of
Gandhinagar Railway station.
The Railway station will be developed as a modern hub at the cost of about Rs. 250
crore and will be Indias first railway station with all amenities at par with modern
airports.
Prime Minister Inaugurates Indias First International Exchange, India INX
NarendraModi inaugurated Indias first international exchange India INX at
the International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) of GIFT City in Gandhinagar.
India INX is a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, Bombay Stock Exchange. It would operate
for 22 hours a day allowing international investors and NRIs to trade from anywhere across
the globe.
Prime Minister NarendraModi inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show
Prime Minister NarendraModi also inaugurated Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show organised at
helipad ground in Gandhinagar on January 9, 2017.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show (VGGTS) 2017 has been organised on an area of
nearly 1,50,000 sq.mt. It was the largest exhibition of the country with 14 themed halls
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including Exhibit area covering nearly 1,500 stalls by different companies. Modi took a
round of different pavilions at the trade show and interacted with businessmen.
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supply, housing and urban development (16.72 per cent) and energy, industry and minerals
(10.42 per cent).
vi. In the backdrop of Demonetization besides keeping Tax rates unchanged he also emphasized
Education sector with allocations this time with Rs 25,000 crore.
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Gujarat Become Indias First State to Establishes Cashless System for PDS
i. Gujarat has become the first state in India to establish Cashless system for distribution of
food grain to the beneficiaries under NFSA (National Food Security Act).
ii. The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan on
February 8, 2017 appreciated the efforts of the state government which has installed Aadhaar
Enabled Payment System in 17,250 Fair Price Shops (FPS) much before the target of March
31 as decided by the state
iii .The beneficiaries would just need to carry their Aadhaar cards for getting their food grain
in Gujarat. This will help in establishing their identity, stop the leakages of grain at shop level and
eradicate corruption in the Public Distribution System (PDS).
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Highlights :
i. The partnership will enable both organisations to share exchange of information on banking,
financial service and securities, legislation and regulation, cooperation in the area of
training,assistance in organising seminars and conferences on selected issues enhancing mutual
development of the centres.
ii. It will help in exchange of information on trends in relevant international financial services
activities and products, in particular within the FinTech field.
iii. It will also help to establish a programme of International Exchange for entities based in
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and GIFT enabling them to set up entities in
Gujarat/Dubai on mutually agreed terms
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On June 30, 2017, PM attended a programme to dedicate water supply schemes based
on Vatrak, Mazum and Meswo Dams at Modasa in Aravalli district in north
Gujarat.
He also inaugurated two water supply projects worth 552 crore for the region and
addressed a large gathering at the venue.
On June 30, 2017, afternoon PM inaugurated Textiles India 2017.
Lastly, PM Modi inaugurated an integrated sports & entertainment 'Arena Project in
Ahmedabad.
PM Modi Inaugurates 'Textiles India' in Gandhinagar
On June 30, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Textiles India, countrys first-
ever mega trade event for the textiles sector in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
About Textiles India:
The event Textiles India 2017, organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles, is aimed at
showcasing the country as a global sourcing hub and investment destination.
The three-day event is expected to see participation from 2500 international buyers, over
a 1000 international and domestic exhibitors and several top fashion designers.
PM Releases Commemorative Coins, Stamp On Shrimad Rajchandraji
On June 29, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released coins and a stamp on Mahatma
Gandhi's spiritual guide, Shrimad Rajchandraji, at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat.
PM Modi released a commemorative first-day cover and a stamp of Rs 5 and coins of Rs
150 and Rs 10 denominations to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the Jain poet-
thinker, which has coincided with the Sabarmati Ashram's centenary celebrations.
PM inaugurates filling of Aji Dam under Sauni Yojana
On June 29, 2017, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the filling of Aji Dam near Rajkot
under SAUNI Yojana.
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