Chief Minister released ‘Gujarat Dipotsavi Issue Vikram Samvat- 2082’

Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel released ‘Gujarat Dipotsavi Issue Vikram Samvat 2082’, highlighting the heritage of literature, art, and culture of Gujarat. The ‘Gujarat Dipotsavi Issue’ is published every year by the state's Information Department according to its unique tradition.

This year, the issue presents a literary treasure trove of reflective articles, poems, short stories, humorous pieces, and plays written by the creative pens of Gujarat's eminent litterateurs. Literary works by Shri Gunvantbhai Shah, Vishnubhai Pandya, Dr. Kumarpal Desai, Raghuvirbhai Chaudhary, Shahbuddin Rathod, Ratilal Borisagar, Madhav Ramanuj, and Rajendra Shukla have been published in the issue.

This comprehensive issue contains 28 study articles, 28 short stories, 16 humorous pieces, 9 plays, and about 89 poetic compositions. About 52 color photographs and captivating paintings expressing nature, folk life, and human emotions have made the issue more visually appealing.

On this occasion, state Chief Secretary Shri M.K. Das, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Sanjiv Kumar, Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Department Shri Vikrant Pandey, Additional Director of Information Dr. Sanjay Kachot, and Joint Director of Information Shri Jayesh Dave, along with senior officials of the Information Department, were present.