Garvi Gujarat: 2nd state bhawan of Gujarat inaugurated by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Garvi Gujarat’, the second state bhawan of the Gujarat government in the national capital New Delhi.

During the inauguration PM Modi was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel and former chief minister Anandiben Patel, who currently serves as governor of Uttar Pradesh.

About Garvi Gujarat

The new building is situated at Akbar Road in national capital and is built in more than 7,000 sq metres of area.

It has been described as a mix of traditional and modern architecture with a rich reflection of western state’s culture. It will also represent the culture, craft and cuisine of Gujarat.

This is the ‘first eco-friendly’ state Bhawan in national capital.

It has been built at a cost of around Rs.131 crore by Gujarat Government. It was completed 3 months ahead of the deadline.

Bhavan is equipped with traditional and modern artefacts and technologies and will serve as a home for Gujaratis in New Delhi.

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019