Gujarat CM Patel has directed swift relief for farmers affected by unseasonal rains and unveiled a ₹15-crore rural development project

Gandhinagar

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed serious concern over the damage caused to standing crops due to unexpected rains and shifting weather patterns across the state. He directed officials to provide full support and timely relief to affected farmers.

The state has faced its most severe unseasonal rainfall in over two decades, leading to widespread crop destruction. In view of this, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to stand by farmers and offer complete assistance.

To address the crisis, the Chief Minister chaired a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar to review the damage. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani joined the meeting via video conference, presenting reports on crop loss in different districts. Senior officials, including Chief Secretary M.K. Das and other departmental heads, were present. Patel instructed them to carry out rapid surveys and damage assessments to ensure prompt compensation.

Meanwhile, the Gujarat Government announced a new project to promote sustainable rural development. Under the “Anant Anadi Vadnagar” initiative, the state will develop India’s first Vrindavan Gauchar Parkin Vadnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthplace.

The ₹15-crore project aims to combine heritage, tourism, and innovation while solving stray cattle issues. Located near Gaurikund in the Amarthol area, it will serve as a model of cow-based rural progress. The Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDC) will be the nodal agency coordinating the work.