Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Reviews Border Preparedness, Orders Evacuation Plans Amid India-Pakistan Conflict

Administration on High Alert in Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, and Jamnagar​

Ahmedabad, May 10 — Amid the escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday held a high-level video conference with district collectors from Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, and Jamnagar, directing them to keep evacuation plans ready for villages near the border and ensure uninterrupted supply of essentials.

During the review from the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar, Patel emphasized the need for full preparedness and coordination with central agencies to safeguard citizens.

“Reviewed security measures undertaken by the administration in the border districts of Gujarat. Obtained detailed information about availability of essential commodities, transportation and communication systems,” the Chief Minister posted on X.

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Key Directives and Emergency Preparedness​

According to an official statement, Patel instructed district authorities to:

• Ensure availability of satellite phones, wireless systems, and walkie-talkies to maintain communication in case of emergencies.
• Make village evacuation plans comprehensive and ready for immediate execution.
• Identify and prepare safe relocation sites, and arrange transport vehicles in advance.
• Mobilize road construction teams to restore motorability in case roads are damaged.

Senior state officials have also been dispatched to the border districts to provide on-ground administrative support.

Essential Supplies and Medical Readiness​

R C Meena, Principal Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, assured that the state has sufficient stock of wheat, rice, pulses, onions, and potatoes. Prices of 38 essential items are being closely monitored, and coordination is ongoing with oil companies to prevent fuel shortages.

On the healthcare front, Principal Secretary of Health Dhananjay Dwivedi informed that doctors and medical personnel from other districts have been deployed in Bhuj, Jamnagar, Patan, and Banaskantha. Additional ambulances have also been stationed in these areas. To bolster emergency medical response, large-scale blood donation camps are being organized to ensure adequate blood availability.

Strategic Coordination in Motion​

The Gujarat government’s proactive stance comes as tensions on the western border remain high. With safety measures, logistics, and healthcare systems being reinforced, the administration aims to stay ahead of any potential crisis.