Gandhinagar, Jan. 24 -- Rear Admiral Sritanu Guru, Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat Daman and Diu Naval Area, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

The Chief Minister commended his distinguished service in the Indian Navy and discussed maritime security with him.

Sanjeev Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, was also present.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant and compassionate decision in the broader interest of beneficiaries of the Gujarat Rural Housing Board's housing schemes in the rural regions of the state.

As per this decision, beneficiaries in rural areas who are willing to repay the full principal amount but are unable to afford the monthly two per ce...