Gandhinagar, February 23 – Gujarat has certified a record 1,00,135 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which the state government described as a significant milestone for the sector. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday that this record certification, achieved on February 19, reflects the state's sustained focus on industrial growth and entrepreneurship.
Participating in the Motion of Thanks on the Governor's address during the eighth session of the Assembly, Sanghavi said that Gujarat has also been ranked as the "Best Performer" for the fifth consecutive time in the national startup rankings, highlighting its position in enterprise development.
He informed that the state has also announced a 10-year recruitment calendar to fill more than two lakh government posts between 2024 and 2033.
By December 2025, 72,128 young people had secured employment through 1,268 recruitment fairs conducted across the state.
On welfare measures, Sanghavi said that under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, free food grains are being provided to 3.18 crore beneficiaries from 75 lakh families.
"The One Nation One Ration Card enables beneficiaries to access subsidised food grains anywhere in the country," he said.
He added that more than 10 lakh permanent houses have been provided in Gujarat, with a target of 3.15 lakh additional houses this year.
In the health sector, 2.72 crore citizens are covered under the Ayushman Bharat–MA card scheme, entitling them to cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh.
Referring to agriculture, Sanghavi said that the state has moved from "tanker raj" to "Narmada raj".
He said, "Under the Kisan Suryoday Yojana, farmers receive daytime electricity supply, while funds under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi are directly credited into the accounts of 60 lakh farmers."
He added that a relief package of Rs 11,000 crore has recently been announced to support farmers affected by natural calamities.
He also criticised the Opposition’s approach, stating that while it believes in the "politics of protest," the government follows the "politics of development," and said Gujarat's development journey will continue with the mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas".