Gujarat CM Grants Rs 2 Crore to Women MLAs for Development on International Women's Day

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces an additional Rs 2 crore grant to women MLAs for constituency development in 2025-26, marking International Women's Day. Women MLAs praised the decision that aligns with PM Modi's rainwater conservation initiative. Meanwhile, Pujya Maharajji's legacy celebrated with a commemorative coin launch in Ahmedabad.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 11-03-2025 18:17 IST | Created: 11-03-2025 18:17 IST

Gujarat CM Grants Rs 2 Crore to Women MLAs for Development on International Women's Day — Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel with women MLAs (Photo: Gujarat CMO). Image Credit: ANI

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On International Women's Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel declared an extra Rs 2 crore grant for women legislators in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly for constituency development in 2025-26.

This women-centric initiative, a departure from the regular public welfare grants, was commended by the 14 female MLAs of Gujarat, who personally expressed their gratitude to CM Patel.

In addition, a Rs 150 commemorative coin was unveiled to honor Pujya Shrimad Buddhisagar Surishwarji Maharaj, as part of a ceremony in Ahmedabad attended by notable figures including Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

(With inputs from agencies.)