CM Bhupendra Patel launches 'Gujarat Tak' digital platform in Ahmedabad

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday launched the website of the digital platform 'Gujarat Tak' of national news channel Aaj Tak.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday launched the website of the digital platform 'Gujarat Tak' of national news channel Aaj Tak in Ahmedabad.

During the launch event, Patel said, "Gujarat has maintained the pace of development even during the pandemic by manifesting the slogan of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. Recently, the state retained its first rank in the National Report on Financial Affairs."

He further added, "For 20 years, Gujarat was led and guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he laid the foundation of development. As a result, today, the state has achieved development in all sectors including water, health, roads, girl child protection and agricultural industrial development."

CM Bhupendra Patel noted, "Gujarat’s share in the country’s economy is 8.36 per cent, the government is moving forward with a road map to increase it to 10 per cent."

While presenting the development statistics of the state of Gujarat, he added, "In 2002, there were 2.74 lakh MSMEs, today it has increased to 8.66 lakh. Industrial output has increased from 1.27 lakh crore to 16.19 lakh crore. Gujarat’s contribution to the country in exports is 30 per cent. The area under cereal crops has reached 31.82 lakh hectares. As far as primary education is concerned, the dropout ratio has come down from 37 per cent to three per cent. The state government is conscious of the fact that every child should study. 20 years ago medical seats were 1,375, which has reached 7,700 today."

Furthermore, the Chief Minister called upon the entire nation to participate in Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan and to celebrate August 15 with patriotism, keeping aside all the disparities. "Gujarat will also be the spearhead in the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan. Let us all participate in this campaign and hoist the tricolor at home and strengthen the national spirit," he added.