Gujarat Marks 24 Years of Transformative Growth Under PM Modi; Vikas Saptah Celebrations Begin October 7

Gujarat's Vikas Saptah from 7-15 October 2025 marks 24 years of development under Prime Minister Modi. The celebration includes diverse programs for all citizens.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi became the 14th Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001. Since then, Gujarat has been on an incredible development journey, completing 24 years on 7 October 2025. To celebrate this remarkable journey and the state’s tradition of good governance, Vikas Saptah will be observed across Gujarat from 7 to 15 October, Spokesperson Minister Shri Rushikesh Patel said at a press conference.

The minister shared that the celebration will focus on 13 key topics, involving 10 state departments, with each day dedicated to a different theme. The events have been designed to include everyone; youth, women, and farmers, so that all sections of society can learn about and benefit from Gujarat’s development initiatives. He added that this year, during Vikas Saptah, a series of programs will be held across the state, including the Bharat Vikas Pratigya at the Legislative Assembly premises in the presence of the Chief Minister, Ministers, and senior officials. At the same time, the Bharat Vikas Pratigya will also be taken in Collectorate offices, other government offices, schools, and colleges across all 34 districts. To ensure wider participation, people will also be able to take the pledge online through the My.Gov portal. The celebration will be formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel through this program.

Date: 07/10/2025

The minister stated that Vikas Saptah will feature a variety of programs across the state, including an exhibition of flagship schemes at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, an online quiz competition, essay competitions in schools and colleges, a lecture series, Padyatras (walks) at important locations, and daily Namotsav cultural programs. A special podcast with cricketers Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma will also be organised. A brainstorming session on youth participation will be held at Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, bringing together over 1,000 students to reflect on and strengthen the resolve for Viksit Bharat@2047. Similar programs will also take place at 50 other locations across the state during the week.

On October 7, members of cooperative institutions will send over 1 crore postcards to express their gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the benefits extended to the cooperative sector and the GST reforms. The Cooperative Department has prepared these postcards to highlight the socio-economic benefits and positive changes brought to all sections of society through the Prime Minister’s developmental initiatives. Since September 22, postcards have been written on themes such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Garv Se Kaho Swadeshi Hai, Ayushman Bharat, financial inclusion and DBT, the Solar Rooftop Scheme, and GST amendments.

Every year, the Post Department prints 1.50 crore postcards. In Gujarat alone, over one crore postcards have been written by the Cooperative Sector and the Education Department in a short span, marking an unprecedented achievement. A postcard exhibition has been organised on October 7 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, open to citizens. Students from various colleges have also expressed their gratitude through postcards, coordinated by the Higher and Technical Education Department, celebrating the Prime Minister’s Swadeshi Abhiyan, Operation Sindoor, GST reforms, and initiatives to make India a global leader. The Higher and Technical Education Department has contributed a total of 4.50 lakh postcards. Besides this, lectures have been organised in 100 colleges/universities under Swadeshi Abhiyan, of which 62 have already taken place. Expert speakers have guided students on how adopting Swadeshi can contribute to the prosperity and excellence of both the state and the nation.

Date: 08/10/2025

Job Fair Program

Along with the state-level program in Gandhinagar, similar programs will be organised across 33 districts. Over 50,000 youth will receive employment letters, while more than 25,000 ITI students will be given provisional placement offer letters. Additionally, over 100 MOUs will be signed with industrial houses for the upgradation of ITIs.

Date: 09/10/2025 – 10/10/2025

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference at Mehsana

The conference will feature an MSME Conclave, Entrepreneurship Assistance Fair, Vendor Development Program, Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet, and Regional Awards. It will include discussions with leading industrialists, business leaders, and youth on their development journeys and the role of these regions in achieving the vision of Viksit Gujarat@2047. The event will also host a Startup Hackathon, startup pitching sessions, and an exhibition of products by entrepreneurs.

Date: 11 October 2025

A state-level program will be held in Rajkot where beneficiaries of various departmental schemes will receive their benefits. Guidance on the Panchayat Advancement Index will be provided; top-performing Gram Panchayats will be honoured; announcements regarding the Village Housing Construction Board will be made; collective foundation stone laying for 'Panchayat Ghar' will be held across all Gram Panchayats in the state. On 15 October at Rath Yatra conclusion inauguration and foundation stone laying of works costing less than ₹1 crore will be organised in each district. A Vikas Rath for rural areas will also be organised in collaboration with Information and Broadcasting Department; a Swachhta Shapath taken across all government institutions.

Date: 12–13 October 2025

Organisation of a State-Level Program

The state-level programs will include inauguration and foundation stone laying of development works in municipalities; organisation of Swadeshi Mela (shopping festival); creation of public architecture using recycled materials in collaboration with local artists; mural-making at prominent public spaces in all municipalities.

Date: 14 October 2025

Krushi Vikas Divas/Ravi Krishi Mahotsav

A state-wide program will be launched under Ravi Krishi Mahotsav featuring various farmer-focused activities such as crop seminars; guidance for farmers; agricultural exhibitions; Pashu Arogya Melas (animal health fairs); innovative technology-based stalls.

Date: 15 October 2025

Inauguration and Foundation Stone Laying of Various Initiatives

The state-level program will be held at Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar covering works worth ₹3,326 crore ranging from ₹1 crore to ₹25 crore. Additionally minister said from October 7-15 Education Department organise series programs including Hackathons Essay Competitions Mural Paintings Quiz Competitions Lecture Series Webinars Workshops Research Paper Seminars Lakhpati Didi Drone Didi Universities inauguration ten Swami Vivekanand Competitive Examination Study Centres.

Health Department

During Vikas Saptah Health Family Welfare Department identify counsel educate around 1,700 pregnant women showing signs high-risk labour about beneficiaries registered under Namo Shree Yojana payments approximately ₹7 crore made through DBT while around beneficiaries Pradhanmantri Matru Vandana Yojana receive payments totalling approximately ₹1.5 crore through DBT.

Additionally under Vay Vandana Yojana Ayushman cards distributed to beneficiaries above age during Vikas Saptah TrueNAT machines TB diagnosis inaugurated local MLAs office bearers CPR training conducted through medical colleges special programs mental health organised World Mental Health Day plans include establishment model CHCs district along health awareness initiatives podcasts efforts under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan showcased e-book.

Additionally Department Information Broadcasting release booklet titled ‘24 Varsh Safal Ane Saksham Netrutva Na’ (24 Years Successful Able Leadership) host Vikas Saptah quiz competition My.Gov India portal organise photo reel competition same platform.