Modi to inaugurate Bohra trade expo today

Modi to inaugurate Bohra trade expo today

Ahmedabad: With an eye on a prosperous future, the Dawoodi Bohra community in Gujarat — synonymous with trade and enterprise — has decided to celebrate the 100th birthday of their spiritual leader Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb in a rather unique way by holding a trade exhibition of the businesses of the community.

And they have on board Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the event. This is one of the major public events of the Bohra community that the CM is attending. The two-day Burhani Trade Expo, which will be inaugurated today morning at the Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, will showcase the businesses of around 150 Bohra community members from around the world across a variety of sectors.

Interestingly, a host of activities are happening as part of the centenary celebrations all around the world, but it is only in Ahmedabad that a trade expo is a part of the celebrations.

"This is a different and positive outlook of the community to improve our business prospects and of course showcase the talent that we have.

It may not have an immediate effect, but in the long term, the impact will be tremendous," said Juzar Kakkai, one of the key organisers of the event.

The invitation to Modi is only one more step ahead in the warm relations that the community and its leaders have shared over the past decade.

Ministers, officials to learn timeless principles

Ministers, officials to learn timeless principles from top-class books in the book-review session at Chintan Shibir

A book-review session will be held on the third day of Chitan Shibir where minister and high officials will have a look into the top-class books inked by noted authors. The books include, 1) The Checklist Manifesto: This book authored by Atul Gawande will be introduced by Shri Bharat Lal, Resident Commissioner of Gujarat, and will be reviewed by Smt. Rita Teotia, Principal Secretary, Rural Development. In the book, author makes a distinction between errors of ignorance, and errors of ineptitude. He shows the benefits of creating a checklist and follows a step by step procedure. He has cited the examples of people who became business tycoons with the help of education and experience. 2) Oh Life Relax Please: This book authored by Swami Sukhbodhanandaji, will be introduced by Shri Rajnishkumar, DDO, Bhavnagar and will be reviewed by Shri P.Swaroop, Municipal Commissioner, Jamnagar. Swamiji’s book provides solace and counsel to people who shy away from the day-to-day problems of life. His teaching guides one not to be upset with the problem; instead take it as a challenge and solve it energetically. 3) Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish: This book authored by Ms.Rashmi Bansal, will be introduced by Shri Bancha Pani, DDO, Junagadh and will be reviewed by Kum.Archana Singh. Asst. Collector, Dabhoi, District Vadodara. 4) In search of the miraculous: This book written by Russian philosopher P.D.Ouspensky, will be introduced by Smt.Sonal Mishra, Director of Municipalities, Gandhinagar, and will be reviewed by Shri Thirupugaz, Commissioner of Information. The book talks about man’s present state of consciousness, his possibility of evolving to higher states of consciousness and maps and methods of this inner journey as taught by his teacher and one of the greatest mystic of 20th century G.I.Gurdjieff. 5) Ethical Virtuosity: This book written by Louie V. Larimer, will be introduced by Shri Ajay Kumar, DDO, Jamnagar, and will be reviewed by Smt. Anju Sharma, Health Commissioner. The book talks on ethics, integrity, character, personal accountability and moral courage and how they are relevant within today’s competitive environment. 6) Seven habits of highly effective people: This book written by Stephen Covey, will be introduced by Kum.Remya Mohan, Assistant Collector, Rajpipla, and will be reviewed by Shri Vikrant Pandey, DDO, Narmada. In the book, author talks about an approach to being effective in attaining goals by aligning oneself to what he calls “true north” principles of a character ethic that he presents as universal and timeless.

Best admin practices in Gujarat should be modeled

Best admin practices in Gujarat should be modeled for the good of entire country, says CM at chintan shibir

Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that best administrative practices and successful experiments employed by the Gujarat government should be modeled to extend the benefits to the people of the entire nation, and experts should deliberate over it and sketch a model to actualize it. Shri Modi said this on the 3rd day of the Chintan Shibir, when he joined the discussion initiated by Dr.Ajay Kumar. Dr.Ajaykumar, while giving a presentation on the subject of ‘Out-of-box thinking for social impact’, said that Jyotigram scheme, implemented by Gujarat, is being instrumental in supplying an uninterrupted power to the 18000 villages of Gujarat, and can serve as a model for the rest of India. Dr.kumar also gave suggestions on how products and services can be extended to the people in remotest corner with the use of real-time data and local entrepreneurs. Minister Shri Jaynarayan Vyas said that one should always try to learn new things with an open mind and Gujarat government is doing exactly the same.

Hon'ble CM kicks-off ‘Swarnim Gujarat Mahotsav

Hon'ble CM kicks-off ‘Swarnim Gujarat Mahotsav’ at Nagpur

Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi while launching ‘Swarnim Gujarat Mahotsav’ at Nagpur on Friday, reaffirms that Sardar Patel’s tallest staute – ‘Statue of Unity’, to be built near Sardar Sarovar dam, will take shape with the contribution of people.

Innovative Initiatives

Innovative Initiatives

Modi is too dynamic to stick to the status quo or be bound by the hackneyed cliché, “old is gold.” In order to realize his dream of Vibrant Gujarat he has overhauled the entire state machinery and thrown wide open the doors in all directions. Apart from inviting multinational and foreign entrepreneurs, he has designed and organized agricultural festivals, focused great attention on female education with a view to bringing about social change. He has adopted all these innovative measures not merely to modernize and equip administration but also to inculcate responsive work culture in the rather slow and sluggish administration.

Proactive Governance

Proactive Governance

Modi as the Chief Minister of Gujarat believes that the government should not play Greek chorus and be an onlooker. It must be an integral part of the society, a partner and not a master. In order to bring about speed and transparency in administration he has introduced the system of e-governance. The innovations such as video conferences, the addition of new universities, scientific approach to agriculture, ushering in the second green revolution and the improvement of civil amenities are some of the measures that are taken to render proactive governance.

Public Service Delivery

Public Service Delivery

Good governance is the key to sustainable development. Modi has been constantly innovating, aiming at excellence in governance. His understanding of the importance of technology in effective and efficient delivery of services has enabled the state to take up many innovative steps for empowering people.

India's Growth Engine

India's Growth Engine

In the new millennium, India seems to be set for a great step forward. The new economy promises to turn the nation into a major economic power. With Modi at the helm of affairs, Gujarat is poised to lead national reconstruction. Modi took some spectacular steps to enrich energy supply and design several schemes leading to the improvement of infrastructure, setting up of special economic zones etc. not merely for promoting growth and development but also excellence in all walks of life.

Panchamrut Philosophy

Panchamrut Philosophy

A Grand Strategy For Overall Development of Gujarat... Soon after becoming the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001, he came out with a grand strategy for overall development of the State of Gujarat - "Panchamrut Yojana" which covers five core areas.

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