Chief minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off a procession of Lord Jhulelal in Naroda on Friday to mark Cheti Chand. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that Sindhis have made Gujarat their homeland but have preserved their language and identity.Millet Mahotsav from today The govt informed on Friday that a two-day ‘Millet Mahotsav’ will be held across all big cities from Saturday. The state-level Millet Mahotsav will be held at Sabarmati Riverfront, minister Jitu Vaghani said. More than 700 stalls will be set up at different locations in the state to promote millets among people. Edible items made from millets will also be sold, an official statement said.Assistance of Rs 3.39 crore given to silicosis patients in 10 years: GovtThe state govt granted assistance of Rs 3.39 crore to silicosis patients and the next of kin of silicosis patients in the past 10 years. A statement by the Gujarat Rural Workers Welfare Board said that according to state govt schemes, a sum of Rs 4 lakh is provided to the next of kin of those who die because of silicosis, while Rs 3 lakh is paid to silicosis patients. Silicosis patients are provided free treatment in govt hospitals, the statement added.
