NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, NOV 17
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has inaugurated the Padma Shri Joravarsinh Jadav Folk Art Museum, named ‘Virast,’ located in Akaru village, and the National Poet Zaverchand Meghani Museum Dhandhuka, a state government release said on Sunday.
During the felicitation ceremony, Chief Minister Patel emphasized the critical role heritage plays in nurturing and sustaining cultures. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for establishing a legacy of promoting heritage, which has resulted in India’s folk culture gaining international recognition. Patel specifically highlighted the global acclaim of Gujarat’s Garba, attributing it to Modi’s visionary leadership.
- CM inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 184 development projects worth Rs 246.31 cr in Dhandhuka
The Chief Minister honored Padma Shri Joravarsinh Jadav and his family for their six-decade commitment to cultural preservation and the formation of the ‘Virast’ Museum. Jadav, in turn, expressed profound gratitude to the Chief Minister for his support, noting the historical significance of the event for Akaru village.
CM dedicates National Poet Zaverchand Meghani Museum
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલે રાજ્ય સરકારના પ્રવાસન વિભાગ દ્વારા ધંધુકા રેસ્ટ હાઉસ ખાતે ઐતિહાસિક સ્મૃતિ સ્થળ તરીકે નિર્મિત રાષ્ટ્રીય શાયર શ્રી ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી મ્યુઝીયમનું પ્રવાસન મંત્રી શ્રી મુળુભાઇ બેરા તથા અન્ય મહાનુભાવોની ઉપસ્થિતિમાં લોકાર્પણ કર્યું હતું.… pic.twitter.com/Kp4msH4KVQ
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) November 17, 2024
During his visit to Dhandhuka, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the National Poet Zaverchand Meghani Museum at the Rest House. Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera was present at the occasion. As a mark of respect, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered a floral tribute to Zaverchand Meghani.
Zaverchand Meghani’s grandson and the founder of Zaverchand Meghani Smruti Sansthan, Pinakinbhai Meghani, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel explored the museum’s exhibition, which highlights the inspirational life, literary works, folk literature, and contributions of Zaverchand Meghani to India’s independence movement.
He also admired artistic sculptures and rare photographs. Expressing his appreciation, the Chief Minister congratulated the institution for its efforts.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલે ધંધુકા ખાતે સરદાર પટેલ હેલ્થ ફાઉન્ડેશન સંચાલિત RMS હોસ્પિટલની મુલાકાત લીધી હતી તેમજ ટ્રસ્ટીશ્રીઓ સાથે બેઠક યોજીને હોસ્પિટલ વિશેની માહિતી મેળવી હતી.
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રીએ હોસ્પિટલના પરિસરમાં શ્રી સરદાર પટેલની પ્રતિમાને પુષ્પાંજલિ અર્પણ કરી હતી તેમજ… pic.twitter.com/dgUKy0Loxh
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) November 17, 2024
The State Government’s Tourism Department has transformed Dhandhuka Rest House into a historical memorial site. The exhibition features pivotal moments such as the Sindhudo-Dholera Satyagrah, the Dhandhuka Court, and the significant history of Sabarmati Jail, alongside artistic sculptures and rare photographs.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલે ધંધુકાના આકરુ ગામે પદ્મશ્રી જોરાવરસિંહ જાદવના લોકકલા સંગ્રહાલય 'વિરાસત'નું લોકાર્પણ કર્યું હતું તેમજ સંગ્રહાલયમાં પ્રદર્શિત પ્રાચીન ચીજવસ્તુઓ અને ખ્યાતનામ ચિત્રકારોની કૃતિઓ રસપૂર્વક નિહાળી હતી.
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રીએ જણાવ્યું હતું કે, કોઈપણ… pic.twitter.com/LlOiwfCnVn
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) November 17, 2024
A dedicated library honouring the legacy of National Poet Zaverchand Meghani has also been established, including a Gandhi-Darshan corner and a Meghani-literature corner. Additionally, a cultural building, ‘Meghani Smruti,’ has been constructed on the premises.
The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Member of Parliament Chandubhai Shihora, former Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, MLA Kalubhai Dabhi, former MLA Bharat Pandya, Arun Mahesh Babu, Managing Director of North Gujarat Electricity Company Ltd., Ahmedabad District Collector Praveena DK., District Development Officer Videh Khare, Folk Singer Abhesinh Rathod, and others.
CM inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 184 projects worth Rs 246.31 cr
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલના વરદ્હસ્તે આજે ધંધુકા વિધાનસભા ક્ષેત્રના ₹246.31 કરોડના 184 વિકાસ પ્રકલ્પોનું લોકાર્પણ અને ખાતમુહૂર્ત કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું.
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રીએ આ અવસરે જણાવ્યું હતું કે, માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદીની પ્રો-પીપલ લીડરશીપને પગલે ગુજરાત… pic.twitter.com/Xo7IOl0IK0
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) November 17, 2024
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 184 projects valued at Rs 246.31 crore in Dhandhuka Assembly constituency on Sunday.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patel cited his exemplary leadership as instrumental in Gujarat’s transformation. The Chief Minister noted ongoing projects worth Rs 1,000 crore in the Bhal region.
Chief Minister visits RMS Hospital
The Chief Minister visited the RMS Hospital managed by Sardar Patel Health Foundation in Dhandhuka. On this occasion, the hospital’s trustees and community leaders warmly welcomed the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister paid floral tributes to the statue of the country’s first Home Minister Sardar Patel on the hospital premises. He also offered condolences to the late trustee of the hospital, Shri Dharamshibhai Patel.
The event was attended by Member of Parliament Chandubhai Shihora, former Ministers Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and Jitubhai Vaghani, MLA Kalubhai Dabhi, former MLA Bharat Pandya, RMS Hospital Chairman Odhavjibhai Monpara, Minister Bhimjibhai Sutariya, Vice Chairman Harishbhai Mordiya, Dr. Purohit, and other hospital trustees, a release said
