Gandhinagar, Thursday: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today exhorted each taluka in the State to prepare its own development plan, run its own administration, establish its own unique identity and participate in a healthy competition with one another under the Aapno Taluko-Vibrant Taluka (ATVT) scheme.

He said the State-level Team Gujarat is now being recognized as a successful model of development for its administrative style of functioning vis-à-vis other States in India at the end of the first decade of the 21st Century. It was made possible by making each of the 26 districts as an independent unit of planning and decision making during the outgoing decade.

Addressing about 600 taluka officers of eight districts in the Saurashtra & Kutch region at a seminar at Rajkot through video-conferencing from Gandhinagar, he wished the same competitive spirit percolated down to each of the 225 talukas as a successful administrative unit in the State as per Vibrant Taluka Vision-2015.

Mr. Modi asked the taluka officials to solve the people's problems as far as possible at the taluka level itself and make a success of the ambitious and revolutionary policy launched for decentralization of administration. He said that administration is for facing problems, obstacles, gaps and ever-changing priorities and then to adjust, find quick solutions, earn people's confidence and credibility. It is a day-and-night affair, for everyday of the week, all round the year. He recalled that all the 225 talukas have shown their capacity to hold mega events like ‘Krishi Mela' in the past and he expressed that the talukas could well achieve other feats too, in future.

He said that there is no dearth of resources in the state. It is not just creating physical infrastructure but also successful implementation of different schemes. There is work to be done in education, health, social fields. If one taluka does one good thing every week, he said, 225 taluka could collectively do 1,000 wonders in a month.

The deliberations were held in 22 groups at Rajkot with Minister of State for Planning Saurabh Patel, Chief Secretary A.K. Joti and Principal Secretary (Revenue) P. Paneervel, joined by district-level officers, gave details of the scheme.The Chief Minister is scheduled to address the taluka officers of north Gujarat region at Mahatma Mandir at Gandhinagar tomorrow.

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Prime Minister congratulates eminent personalities nominated to Rajya Sabha by the President of India
July 13, 2025

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to four distinguished individuals who have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India.

In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the contributions of each nominee.

The Prime Minister lauded Shri Ujjwal Nikam for his exemplary devotion to the legal profession and unwavering commitment to constitutional values. He said Shri Nikam has been a successful lawyer who played a key role in important legal cases and consistently worked to uphold the dignity of common citizens. Shri Modi welcomed his nomination to the Rajya Sabha and wished him success in his parliamentary role.

The Prime Minister said;

“Shri Ujjwal Nikam’s devotion to the legal field and to our Constitution is exemplary. He has not only been a successful lawyer but also been at the forefront of seeking justice in important cases. During his entire legal career, he has always worked to strengthen Constitutional values and ensure common citizens are always treated with dignity. It’s gladdening that the President of India has nominated him to the Rajya Sabha. My best wishes for his Parliamentary innings.”

Regarding Shri C. Sadanandan Master, the Prime Minister described his life as a symbol of courage and resistance to injustice. He said that despite facing violence and intimidation, Shri Sadanandan Master remained committed to national development. The Prime Minister also praised his contributions as a teacher and social worker and noted his passion for youth empowerment. He congratulated him on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rashtrapati Ji and wished him well in his new responsibilities.

The Prime Minister said;

“Shri C. Sadanandan Master’s life is the epitome of courage and refusal to bow to injustice. Violence and intimidation couldn’t deter his spirit towards national development. His efforts as a teacher and social worker are also commendable. He is extremely passionate towards youth empowerment. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rahstrapati Ji. Best wishes for his role as MP.”

On the nomination of Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the Prime Minister stated that he has distinguished himself as a diplomat, intellectual, and strategic thinker. He appreciated Shri Shringla’s contributions to India’s foreign policy and his role in India’s G20 Presidency. The Prime Minister said he is glad to see him nominated to the Rajya Sabha and expressed confidence that his insights will enrich parliamentary debates.

The Prime Minister said;

“Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla Ji has excelled as a diplomat, intellectual and strategic thinker. Over the years, he’s made key contributions to India’s foreign policy and also contributed to our G20 Presidency. Glad that he’s been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President of India. His unique perspectives will greatly enrich Parliamentary proceedings.
@harshvshringla”

Commenting on the nomination of Dr. Meenakshi Jain, the Prime Minister said it is a matter of immense joy. He acknowledged her distinguished work as a scholar, researcher, and historian, and noted her contributions to education, literature, history, and political science. He extended his best wishes for her tenure in the Rajya Sabha.

The Prime Minister said;

“It’s a matter of immense joy that Dr. Meenakshi Jain Ji has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rashtrapati Ji. She has distinguished herself as a scholar, researcher and historian. Her work in the fields of education, literature, history and political science have enriched academic discourse significantly. Best wishes for her Parliamentary tenure.
@IndicMeenakshi”