CM Patel declares 11 new developing talukas, Rs 3 crore annual aid

• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel declared 11 additional talukas as "developing talukas."
• These talukas are identified using 44 social and economic indicators of the Human Development Index to ensure balanced and holistic growth.
• Each newly designated developing taluka will receive an annual grant of Rs 3 crore for development activities (Rs 2 crore + Rs 1 crore under the ATVT scheme).
• The decision aims to support inclusive and comprehensive development across the state.
• The Government of Gujarat also announced the second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra region, to be held in Rajkot from January 10-12, 2026.

Why It Matters: Gujarat's new taluka designations boost development and balanced growth.