Gujarat CM Announces Rs 2 Crore Grant for Women MLAs

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a special grant of Rs 2 crore for each of the 14 women MLAs in the state for road construction and development projects. The announcement coincides with International Women's Day, and the funds aim to support initiatives in their constituencies.

In a significant move ahead of International Women's Day, Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel declared an additional Rs 2 crore grant for each of the state's 14 women MLAs. This gesture is designated to support road construction and other developmental schemes within their constituencies.

The initiative aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party's objective of promoting women's role in governance and infrastructure development. The funds are supplementary to the existing welfare allocations for the year 2025-26, providing these legislators additional resources to initiate local projects.

In a meeting with these representatives, Patel emphasized the importance of investing in the 'Catch the Rain' campaign, encouraging each MLA to devote Rs 50 lakh from their new grant for rainwater harvesting, as part of a broader environmental conservation strategy urged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

(With inputs from agencies.)