As the nation marks Independence Day, Gujarat’s Chief Minister today set a bold path for ‘Viksit Gujarat,’ a clear plan to make the state truly strong and give a better life to every person. Speaking from the main state celebration, the CM stressed the urgent need for quick action, detailing new steps to improve daily living and bring lasting benefits to all families in Gujarat. This forward-looking message marks a major push to make the state a top example of good living across the country, starting now.
Chief Minister Shares Big Plans for the State
On this year’s Independence Day, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, shared big plans for the state’s future. The Chief Minister spoke in Porbandar, the city where Mahatma Gandhi was born. He laid out a clear path for Gujarat to become a truly well-off and advanced place, looking towards the years 2035 and 2047. This long-term plan is called ‘Agenda 2035’ and aims to make Gujarat strong and thriving by the time it marks its 75th year in 2035. This vision is also a key part of the bigger national goal of making India a fully improved nation by 2047, when the country celebrates 100 years of its freedom. The Chief Minister said that the goal is for everyone in the state to “Earn Well and Live Well.” This means focusing on both making money and having a good quality of life. The state government is putting together a plan that touches on many parts of life in Gujarat, from how cities grow to how people get jobs and how families are supported. This overall plan will work towards making the state’s money system bigger, giving more people work. using new tools to help everyone.
Making Cities and Villages Better
A big part of the new plan involves improving both cities and villages across the state. The Chief Minister announced that there will be special events called Regional Vibrant Summits. These gatherings will focus on bringing more business and making progress in smaller towns and villages. For city areas to grow in a good way, the state will approve 100 new town planning schemes. These schemes help organize how land is used and how buildings are put up. Also, plans will be made for 55 smaller towns, including Porbandar, using modern map tools like GIS. These maps will help make sure that growth in these towns is well thought out. To make sure villages also get better, a new program called ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Utthan Yojana’ has been started. Under this program, a large sum of money, 100 crore rupees, will be given over five years. This money will be used to make taluka headquarters and villages that are not yet part of cities better. The main aim is to make these big villages attractive places to live, like an alternative to cities, so that people might even want to move there from city areas. The money will help build lasting roads, manage waste, put up solar street lights. improve health services. This effort shows that the government wants to see good changes in all parts of the state, both in busy city areas and quiet village spots.
Plans for a Stronger Economy
The state has set big goals for its money system, aiming for a much larger state income by 2047. The plan is to have a total state output of 3. 5 trillion US dollars. This means working towards a large increase in the state’s wealth. To support this, the government also aims to create 34 lakh new job opportunities. This focus on jobs will help many families in the state. The Chief Minister also mentioned a target for how much money each person earns every year, looking to increase it to between 38,000 and 43,000 US dollars by 2047. To achieve these money goals, the state will work on making its basic facilities stronger, like roads, power. water systems. There will be efforts to help people get better at their work and learn new skills, especially for young people, so they can use new tools and ideas. The state also wants to create an environment where new ideas and inventions can grow and turn into businesses. This focus on new ways of doing things is a key part of making the economy grow and stay strong for a long time. The Chief Minister also noted that the state has been a leading place for new businesses and for moving goods by ship.
Helping People and Families
The plans also include many ways to help people and make their lives better. The government has already made good progress in several national programs. For example, over 11 lakh houses have been given to people under the ‘PM Awas Yojana’ program, helping many families have a safe place to live. Also, 2. 90 crore people now have ‘Ayushman Bharat’ cards, which help them get health care. This means more people can get medical help when they need it without worrying too much about money. Also, 3. 26 crore people are getting free food items under the ‘PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna,’ making sure that many families have enough to eat. These programs show a strong focus on taking care of people’s basic needs. The Chief Minister also pointed out that Gujarat is doing very well in using solar power at homes. The state has installed more than four lakh rooftop solar panels through the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana,’ putting it in the top spot for this program. This not only helps families save money on electricity but also helps the environment.
Using New Technology for Progress
A key part of making Gujarat a more advanced state is using new tools and modern ways of working. The Chief Minister spoke about preparing young people for jobs that use new technology. This means making sure that the future workforce has the right skills to handle new inventions and digital tools. The state is also creating an environment where new ideas and clever solutions can come to life and be put into practice. This focus on new thinking aims to keep Gujarat at the front of progress. The state has also set up a new body called the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation, or GRIT. This group is like a special thinking team that will help guide the state’s plans, similar to how the NITI Aayog works at the national level. GRIT will play a big part in making sure the plans for a stronger Gujarat are carried out well. This step shows the state’s serious commitment to using expert advice and modern methods to reach its goals. By focusing on technology and new ways of doing things, the state aims to make services better and more easily available to everyone.
Making Life Good for Everyone
The overall idea behind these big plans is to make sure that everyone in Gujarat can “Live Well.” This means not just having enough money. also enjoying good living conditions. The state wants to create a place where people can have clean air and water, good waste management. reliable electricity around the clock. This includes putting in place things like solar street lights to make areas safer and more efficient. Good health care for everyone and wide-ranging education for all ages are also central to this vision. The aim is to make sure that people can learn new things and get the skills they need to do well in life. The state also wants to grow in a way that does not harm the environment. This means looking at ways to deal with climate change and keeping the surroundings clean and green. These goals are all part of a larger effort to build a state where growth is fair for everyone and where the quality of life keeps getting better. The Chief Minister’s statements underline a strong commitment to a comprehensive approach to making the state stronger and more welcoming for all its citizens.
