State Governance Tracker
Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar·BJP since 1995·CM: Bhupendra Patel
Election Years Tracked: 2017, 2022
72
Governance Score
out of 100
14
Fulfilled
8
Partial
4
Ongoing
2
Not Fulfilled
0
Contradicted
0
Delayed
Documented Achievements
- Ease of Doing Business: Gujarat consistently ranks 1st in DPIIT rankings (2015–2023)
- Semiconductor and manufacturing investments: Micron, Tata fab in Dholera
- Vibrant Gujarat summits — MoU investments exceeded ₹50 lakh crore in 2024
- Solar Energy: #1 state in solar capacity with 10+ GW installed
- 24×7 rural power supply achieved before national target
Documented Concerns
Based on publicly reported incidents, court proceedings, audit reports, and credible journalism. Allegations are presented as such, not as established facts.
- Morbi bridge collapse (2022) — 135 deaths; contractor accountability questioned
- Dalit atrocity cases: NCRB shows above-national-average rates in some years
- Unemployment rate above national average in rural districts (PLFS 2022–23)
- Girnar-Gir region tribal displacement due to wildlife corridors — documented by civil society
Key Manifesto Commitments
EconomyFulfilled
Maintain Gujarat as Top Investment Destination
Gujarat topped DPIIT ease of doing business 2023. Vibrant Gujarat 2024 signed MoUs worth ₹50+ lakh crore. Micron semiconductor fab and Tata Group investments are landmark wins.
DPIIT State Business Reform Rankings 2023
InfrastructurePartially Fulfilled
GIFT City — Global Financial Hub
GIFT City IFSC operational with 450+ registered entities; NSE-IFSC and BSE-IFSC exchanges live; over 10,000 professionals working. Ambitious global IFSC targets still in early stages.
GIFT City Annual Report 2023
Primary Sources
government reportGujarat Vikas Report 2022–23, Government of Gujarat
official dataDPIIT Business Rankings 2023
Editorial Note: Governance assessments for Gujarat are based on publicly available data from official state and central government sources, CAG audit reports, NCRB crime statistics, Supreme Court proceedings, and credible journalism. Concerns are documented based on reported incidents and court records — they do not constitute legal findings. Achievements are sourced from official dashboards and verified data.