Gandhinagar, Jan. 26 -- As part of the grand state-level Republic Day celebrations in Tapi district, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, inaugurated 49 eco-friendly e-rickshaws in the presence of Governor Acharya Devvrat on the Republic Day's eve.

After the "At Home" diplomatic program held at the grounds near the Circuit House, CM Patel, District Development Officer VN Shah, District Rural Development Agency Director Khyati Patel, and other dignitaries flagged off e-rickshaws, a press statement by Gujarat Chief Minister's Office stated.

Aiming for environmental sustainability, these e-vehicles have been allocated to 7 villages in Uchhal taluka, 12 villages in Songadh taluka, 10 villages in Vyara taluka, 5 villages in Dolvan taluka,...