From upgrading the Rajkot-Ahmedabad railway route to enable speeds of 130 kmph, to the establishment of a semiconductor CoE at LD College, the inauguration of the Kalam Children’s Science Center, and more. Discover what’s happening in the city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
Rajkot-Ahmedabad railway route to enable 130 kmph speeds
The Indian Railways is gearing up to upgrade the tracks between Rajkot and Ahmedabad to facilitate trains running at 130 kmph, thereby reducing travel time between the two cities. This enhancement aims to enable commuters to reach Ahmedabad within two to two and a half hours.
Following the successful implementation of new fencing measures between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, which significantly reduced cattle-related accidents on the tracks, similar measures are set to be implemented between Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
LD College will soon have a semiconductor CoE
Gujarat is advancing towards becoming a semiconductor hub, necessitating skilled manpower to complement the growing opportunities in the field. In response, the state’s Educational Department has announced plans to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in semiconductors at Ahmedabad’s LD Engineering College.
With a budget of Rs 3 crore, the CoE will feature state-of-the-art laboratories for practical semiconductor-related experiments, offer short-term courses, and provide training to cultivate a skilled workforce for the industry.
Inauguration of Kalam Children’s Science Center
The Kalam Children’s Science Center in Ahmedabad was inaugurated as part of the ‘Har Ghar Baal Kalam’ initiative by the APJ Abdul Kalam National Council of Young Scientists at Naranpura. The event, held on April 28, saw the presence of notable figures including former ISRO scientists.
This marks the establishment of the first club of its kind in Ahmedabad and the 53rd in India. It includes showcasing about 900 models of mathematics and science at the Kalam Science Centre. Various activities will be held every Sunday for two hours, welcoming students from class 6 to 9 to participate.
‘Voting Awareness’ bike rally by disabled individuals
Various NGOs and social organizations in Ahmedabad are actively conducting special programs to promote ‘voting awareness’ in light of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. A group of disabled individuals organized a ‘Voting Awareness’ bike rally, urging citizens to exercise their right to vote.
The rally, organized by Divyang voters, traversed various routes across the city, with participants displaying voting awareness banners and posters bearing slogans such as ‘Vote for Sure’ and ‘Chunav Ka Parva Desh Ka Garva,’ aiming to inspire citizens to vote in the best interest of the nation.
