Gujarat Minister meets HM Shah in Delhi, discusses expansion of Ahmedabad Science City

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia has met the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the proposed expansion of Ahmedabad’s Science City, along with plans to strengthen the state’s science, innovation and technology ecosystem.

During the meeting on Thursday, Modhwadia sought guidance on new projects and advanced facilities at Science City and on ways to provide richer scientific experiences for young people.

The discussions were held against the backdrop of Gujarat’s efforts to expand its technology-oriented infrastructure, including work in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cybersecurity and smart infrastructure.

People familiar with the meeting said the interaction focused on developing Science City further as part of a broader vision to establish Gujarat as a world-class hub for science, innovation and technology.

” Home Minister Amit Shah provided valuable guidance on the proposed projects, modern facilities and initiatives aimed at giving the younger generation greater exposure to science and technology,” they added.

The meeting with Home Minister Shah comes days after Modhwadia met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 4.

According to reports from the meeting, Modhwadia met PM Modi at the Parliament House and expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for the Centre’s approval of a mega shipbuilding project in Porbandar, expected to attract an investment of around Rs 27,500 crore.

Modhwadia has also previously highlighted the importance of central support for Gujarat’s development projects.

In December 2025, he met PM Modi in New Delhi and said he received guidance on the Prime Minister’s vision for a developed India by 2047 and Gujarat’s development goals.

The Science City discussions also come at a time when Gujarat is expanding its focus on emerging technologies.

At the Viksit Gujarat Summit 2026, Modhwadia participated in discussions covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cybersecurity and smart infrastructure, with the state positioning technology and innovation as key areas of its development strategy.

Modhwadia, who is also state’s Minister for Forest and Environment and Climate Change, has been serving as the Science and Technology Minister since October last year.

–IANS

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