Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel releases state government's 2026 calendar

According to a release, the calendar showcases Gujarat's industrial progress and the richness of its art and culture, reflecting the state's dedicated efforts to realise the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through visually appealing photographs and concise, informative details.

The Chief Minister, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, reviewed the 2026 calendar and expressed his satisfaction. The calendar highlights key industries such as automobiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, semiconductors, and diamonds, while also showcasing Gujarat's distinctive art forms, including Patola of Patan, Kutch handicrafts, Pithora paintings, Bandhani, Rogan art, and agate (akik) craftsmanship.

On this occasion, Minister of State Jayram Gamit, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikrant Pandey, Commissioner of Cottage and Village Industries and Principal Secretary Mohammad Shahid, Director of Information K. L. Bachani, and In-charge Director of the Government Printing and Stationery Office Premsingh Kanwar, along with other officials, were present.

The Gujarat CM also promoted this theme on December 26, when he inaugurated the three-day National Tribal Trade Fair-2025 at Vasrai in the newly formed Ambika taluka of Surat district and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of "Vocal for Local, Local for Global" would be effectively realised through this fair.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the fair, which ended on December 29, will provide a new direction to the contribution of tribal industries, traditional artisans, handicrafts and MSMEs in building Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He said the event has been organised through the collective efforts of the tribal community and supporting organisations to motivate tribal youth towards self-employment and provide a common platform for MSMEs, entrepreneurs and businesses to expand trade and industrial activities. (ANI)