Gandhinagar, Jan. 26 -- On the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, in the presence of Governor Acharya Devvrat, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel presented development initiatives worth Rs 240 crore to Tapi district, host for this year's state-level Republic Day celebrations, according to an official release.

The Chief Minister inaugurated 20 projects and laid the foundation for 41 projects in Vyara. The Governor and Chief Minister also felicitated 13 distinguished individuals who have brought pride to the Tapi district through their exceptional contributions in various fields.

To further empower Tapi's growth, the Governor and Chief Minister presented a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to the District Collector and another Rs 2.5 cro...