Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel flags off Seva Setu in Kutch, 56+ services at one stop
Synopsis
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel personally reviewed and distributed benefits at the first Seva Setu camp in Gandhidham, where over 56 government services — from Aadhaar corrections to PM Awas approvals — were available under one roof. With 11 more such camps planned across Kutch, the initiative is a direct-delivery model that bypasses bureaucratic queues and brings the state to the citizen's doorstep.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel participated in the first Seva Setu programme at Gandhidham, Kutch on 26 September 2026 .
More than 56 government services were available at a single venue, including Aadhaar corrections, income certificates, ration cards, and Ayushman cards.
CM Patel distributed sanction orders under PM Awas Yojana , PM Svanidhi Yojana , Free Ship Card , and Ayushman Bharat schemes.
Equipment assistance was provided to persons with disabilities through the Shri Ram Krishna Seva Trust .
The Gandhidham event is the first of 12 Seva Setu camps planned across Kutch under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan .
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday, 26 September 2026, participated in the launch of the first 'Seva Setu' programme in Gandhidham, Kutch, where more than 56 government services — spanning income certificates, Aadhaar corrections, ration cards, welfare assistance, and health cards — were made available at a single venue. The event marks the beginning of a 12-phase rollout of Seva Setu camps across Kutch under the Gujarat government's broader 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' initiative.
What Services Were Available
Citizens at the Gandhidham camp could access a wide range of state and central government services on the spot, including income certificates, caste certificates, Aadhaar card corrections, ration cards, Ayushman cards, widow assistance, and old-age support. Equipment assistance was also extended to persons with disabilities through the Shri Ram Krishna Seva Trust. Chief Minister Patel personally distributed sanction orders and approval letters under the PM Awas Yojana, PM Svanidhi Yojana, Free Ship Card, and Ayushman Bharat schemes.
What the Chief Minister Said
Addressing beneficiaries directly, Chief Minister Patel framed the initiative as an expression of the government's commitment to service, good governance, and welfare. 'Through programmes like Seva Setu, the government itself reaches the people's doorstep to resolve their issues. Our resolve is that the last person in society must benefit from government schemes, and no citizen should remain deprived of public services,' he said.
Patel added: 'Seva Setu is a significant step in this direction, where all types of government services are made available at one place.'
Officials and Representatives Present
The programme was organised by the Gandhidham Municipality and drew participation from several senior officials and elected representatives. Minister of State for Labour, Skill Development and Employment Kantilal Amrutiya and Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education Trikam Chhanga attended alongside Lok Sabha MP Vinod Chavda, District Panchayat President Prabhaben Hun, and MLAs Malati Maheshwari, Aniruddhbhai Dave, and Virendrasinh Jadeja. Gandhidham Mayor Divyaben Nathani, Collector Anil Ranavasia, and District Development Officer Utsav Gautam were also present.
What Comes Next
The Gandhidham event was the first of 12 Seva Setu programmes planned across Kutch as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The remaining camps are expected to progressively cover other areas of the district, with the aim of bringing grievance redressal and service delivery directly to citizens at the local level. A large number of residents availed themselves of services at Saturday's event, signalling demand for such consolidated access points in semi-urban and rural areas.
Point of View
But outcome tracking — how many applications were fully resolved versus merely initiated — will determine if Seva Setu is governance or optics.
NationPress
26 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Seva Setu programme in Gujarat?
Seva Setu is a Gujarat government initiative that brings more than 56 state and central government services — including Aadhaar corrections, income certificates, welfare assistance, and health cards — to a single venue in a locality, allowing citizens to access and resolve service-related issues on the spot. It is being rolled out under the broader 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'.
Where was the first Seva Setu camp held in Kutch?
The first Seva Setu camp under the 12-phase Kutch rollout was held in Gandhidham on 26 September 2026, organised by the Gandhidham Municipality. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended and interacted directly with beneficiaries.
Which government schemes were covered at the Gandhidham Seva Setu event?
Sanction orders and approval letters were distributed under PM Awas Yojana, PM Svanidhi Yojana, Free Ship Card, and Ayushman Bharat schemes. Services also included income and caste certificates, Aadhaar corrections, ration cards, widow assistance, and old-age support, among more than 56 offerings.
How many Seva Setu camps are planned in Kutch?
A total of 12 Seva Setu camps are planned across Kutch as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The Gandhidham event on 26 September 2026 was the first of these 12 phases.
Who attended the Seva Setu programme in Gandhidham?
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel led the event, joined by Ministers of State Kantilal Amrutiya and Trikam Chhanga, Lok Sabha MP Vinod Chavda, District Panchayat President Prabhaben Hun, multiple MLAs, Gandhidham Mayor Divyaben Nathani, Collector Anil Ranavasia, and other senior district officials.
