After Independence Gujarat region was part of Bombay state, later the demand for seperate state emerged based on language "Gujarati" and on May 1960 two new states were created Gujarat and Maharashtra
Key facts
Our father of Nation "Mahatma Gandhi" was born in Gujarat
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India among all territories
Tropic of Cancer passes through this state
Lothal - Harappan site & ancient port is in Gujarat
Amul known for milk revolution is in Gujarat
Asiatic lions are currently found only in Gir forest national park
Major Concerns
Gujarat is ranked 21st in HDI among all Indian territories
Poor child sex ratio as per census 2011 and ranked 24th among all Indian territories
Less availability of talent pool for service sector
Gujarat ranked 4th in most polluted rivers in our country
Measures can be taken
Measures to improve education through public and private players will help in improving the HDI of the state
Water treatment, recycling and waste water mangement help to reduce river pollution considerably
Government initiatives to promote female child will be a way forward
Skilling youths with software skills based on market demand will make them more employable
Where there is Love, there is Life - Mahatma Gandhi
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