India, Oct. 6 -- Gujarat will observe Vikas Saptah from October 7 to 15 to mark 24 years since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office as the state's 14th chief minister on October 7, 2001.

"The celebration will focus on 13 key topics, involving 10 state departments, with each day dedicated to a different theme. The events have been designed to include everyone--youth, women, and farmers-- so that all sections of society can learn about and benefit from Gujarat's development initiatives," Gujarat health minister and spokesperson Rushikesh Patel told media persons in Gandhinagar.

Chief minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the celebrations on October 7 at the Legislative Assembly, where ministers and officials will take the Bharat Vi...