The Gujarat state cabinet, led by CM Bhupendra Patel, has permitted creation of 17 new talukas and the formation of a new district, Vav-Tharad, as part of an administrative reshuffling aimed at decentralizing governance and enhancing public access to services. After 2013 for the first time taluka district level reshuffling is done in Gujarat state.
New District Formation: Vav-Tharad
District Name: Vav-Tharad
Headquarters: Tharad
Carved From: Banaskantha district
Included Talukas: Vav, Tharad, Suigam, Bhabhar, Deodar, Lakhni
Significance: This restructuring aims to improve administrative efficiency and bring governance closer to the people in these regions.
The new talukas have been carved from existing ones across various districts to facilitate better governance and service delivery.
These changes are expected to enhance administrative efficiency and improve access to government services for residents in these areas.
As an Administrative Implications total number of talukas in Gujarat has increased to 265. Decentralization Goals The move aligns with the “Apno Taluko Vibrant Taluko” (ATVT) model, aiming to decentralize administration and bring governance closer to the people. Development Incentives The creation of new talukas qualifies these areas for higher growth grants under schemes like the Mukhyamantri Gramothhan Yojana, supporting infrastructure and social development.
