Gujarat’s governing body GRIT holds first meeting, signs MoU with IIM-A
Updated: Dec 10th, 2024
A think tank and governing body of Gujarat held its first meeting in Gandhinagar chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday.
“Gujarat Institution for Transformation (GRIT) recently held its first governing body meeting in Gandhinagar. We discussed GRIT’s vision and various aspects of its scope, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, goal of Developed India @2047, chaired by CM Bhupendra Patel,” wrote the state’s Minister of Health, Rushikesh Patel.
According to reports, the GRIT was announced in July 2024 at the ninth meeting of Niti Aayog.
The newly-appointed Principal Secretary to the CM, and CEO of GRIT, retired IAS S Aparna made a presentation at the meeting.
“GRIT will play the role of a ‘think tank’ to implement various initiatives to achieve the goals outlined in this document. NITI Aayog has prepared a plan to develop the Surat region as a growth hub. Similarly, GRIT will assist in planning the development of other regions within the state,” wrote CM Patel on X.
“During the meeting, it was suggested that GRIT conduct data analysis on the benefits and social impact of the Central Government’s public welfare schemes,” he added.
An MoU was signed between IIM-Ahmedabad director Bharat Bhasker, GRIT CEO S Aparna, and chairman of GRIT, Pankaj Patel at Monday’s meeting.
“Under this MoU, the state government will benefit from the knowledge, expertise, and network of IIM-Ahmedabad in implementing important projects,” said CM.
Other dignitaries present at the meeting included Finance Minister Kanu Desai, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel, Industry Minister Balwantsinh Rajput, Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel and Education Minister Kuber Dindor.
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