Ahmedabad (Gujarat), April 01, 2025: On International Women’s Day, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel allocated an extra ₹2 crore to each of the 14 women MLAs, empowering them to drive development in their constituencies. Asarwa MLA Darshnaben Vaghela highlighted smoother project execution, with public satisfaction evident. In Rajkot, MLA and doctor Harshita Shah noted her expanded impact post-election. This initiative showcases Gujarat’s commitment to inclusive governance, recognizing the pivotal role of women in sustainable regional progress. The move strengthens grassroots development and women’s leadership in politics.
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00:00In a significant move, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated an additional Rs. 2 crore to each of the 14 female legislators in the state on International Women's Day,
00:13enabling them to execute development projects in their respective constituencies more efficiently and effectively.
00:20In Asarba Constituency in Ahmedabad District, MLA Darshana Ben Vagela said this grant has helped her for smoother execution of various development works.
00:33People in her constituency have also expressed satisfaction with the development works.
00:50So, my regular budget has been done with drainage and water.
00:57And the road has been done with the extra grant.
01:04We have requested that our road is not good and it's a problem.
01:12In Rajkot, Emile Harshita Shah, who is a doctor by profession, says as part of her profession,
01:36she served people, but after becoming a legislator, her reach has become wider.
01:42On International Women's Day, every citizen of Gujarat's government has the grant of services,
01:52so that the government can work more and more, more workers, and can reach the government well.
02:03In this event, the government will have the grant of the Women's Day on the International Women's Day.
02:11This time, when the budget was declared, the government also gave the grant to the members of the government.
02:21By entrusting women MLAs with development funds, Gujarat is setting a strong example of inclusive governance.
02:29Empowered with resources and a wider reach, these leaders are transforming their constituencies
02:36and proving that women's participation is vital to sustainable and balanced regional growth.