Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Mr. Bhupendra Patel is set to complete three years as Gujarat’s 18th Chief Minister on December 12, 2025. After assuming office with a historic mandate of 156 seats, CM Patel has spearheaded Gujarat’s development journey under the guidance of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, setting benchmarks in governance, public service, and holistic progress across multiple sectors.
Landmark Initiatives and Global Recognition
Under CM Patel’s leadership, Gujarat has successfully hosted international events such as the G20 meetings and the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. For the first time, the government organized Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences across North, South, Central Gujarat, and Kutch-Saurashtra, aligning local aspirations with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and Viksit Gujarat @2047.
During the tragic Air India plane crash in 2025, CM Patel’s decisive leadership ensured a swift and effective response, showcasing Gujarat’s administrative efficiency and humanitarian commitment.
2025 has also been declared the ‘Urban Development Year’, emphasizing modern, green, and technology-enabled cities. Furthermore, Gujarat’s growing prominence in sports has been reinforced, with preparations underway to host the 24th Commonwealth Games in 2030.
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Farmers’ Welfare: Strengthening Rural Prosperity
- Kisan Suryodaya Yojana now benefits 16,899 villages (19.48 lakh consumers) with daytime electricity.
- ₹947 crore relief package for farmers affected by heavy rainfall in August–September 2025.
- ₹10,000 crore relief announced for crops damaged by unseasonal rains, benefiting nearly 33 lakh farmers.
- ₹15,000 crore worth of crop procurement at support prices for over 10 lakh farmers.
Interest subvention of over ₹3,030.34 crore provided under zero-interest crop loans to 33 lakh+ farmers.
Women’s Empowerment: Path to Self-Reliance
- 5.96 lakh Lakhpati Didis currently, with a goal of 10 lakh.
- Nari Gaurav Niti–2024 launched, including 804 women-focused schemes in the 2024–25 gender budget.
- Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana benefits over 4 lakh pregnant and lactating women annually.
G-SAFAL Scheme (2025) supports self-help groups among Antyodaya families.
Health & Welfare: Ensuring Accessible Care
- PMJAY-MA financial coverage doubled from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
- 1.15 crore digital health cards issued to school students—the first state initiative in India.
- Maternal mortality reduced by 50%; infant mortality by 57.41%.
- Gujarat ranks first in kidney transplants with 465 procedures.
Launch of Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to improve tribal health outcomes.
Education: Holistic Development for Future Generations
- 13,353 classrooms, 1,09,000 smart classrooms, 5,000 STEM labs completed under Mission Schools of Excellence.
- AI-based Early Warning System to prevent student dropouts.
- Over 42 lakh children benefit from Mukhyamantri Paushtik Alpahar Yojana.
Financial assistance of ₹1,000 crore provided to 10 lakh girl students under Namo Lakshmi Yojana.
Tribal and Youth Development
- ₹746 crore budget increase for tribal communities; Jan Jatiya Kalyan Yojana launched.
- 24 district sports complexes operational; 71 lakh people participated in Khel Mahakumbh 3.0.
Gujarat selected to host Commonwealth Games 2030; 600 startups incubated under SSIP 2.0.
Good Governance: Transforming Administration
- Viksit Gujarat @2047 roadmap established.
- Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT) and GARC formed for administrative efficiency.
- 112 Emergency Response Project launched for unified emergency access.
Landmark revenue reforms and delegated authority revisions for land-use conversions.
Urban Development: Building Modern Cities
- Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 inaugurated.
- 348 Smart City projects worth over ₹11,000 crore completed.
- Gujarat now has 17 municipal corporations and 226 approved Town Planning schemes.
Ahmedabad ranked India’s No.1 cleanest city, Surat among top three in Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025.
Progressive Gujarat: Culture, Tourism, and Startups
- Gujarat tops Government of India Startup Rankings for four consecutive years.
- Dhordo recognized by UNWTO as one of the World’s Best Tourism Villages.
- UNESCO inscribes Gujarat’s Garba as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Smritivan Museum in Kutch ranks among seven most beautiful museums globally.
Peace & Security: Strengthening Law and Order
- Gujarat Special Courts Act, 2024; strict laws against human sacrifice and recruitment irregularities.
- 65,789.74 kg of drugs seized worth ₹5,426.25 crore.
- 7,000+ CCTV cameras installed under Project VISWAS.
- Launch of i-PRAGATI and Tera Tujhko Arpan portals for crime monitoring and cybercrime relief.
- GP-DRASTI Project ensures rapid drone-based security response.
Over the past three years, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupendra Patel has strengthened Gujarat’s governance, infrastructure, social welfare, and global profile, positioning the state as a model for progress and public trust.
