Report on: garvi.gujarat.gov.in

8. Recommendations for Improvement

Upgrade UI/UX: Adopt a modern, mobile-first design with larger fonts and intuitive menus.
Launch a Mobile App: Include offline maps, booking confirmations, and emergency alerts.
Integrate Live Darshan: Stream daily aartis from major temples under GPYVB.
Full Automation: Enable online payments for dharamshala booking and pooja registrations.
Accessibility (WCAG 2.1): Add screen-reader compatibility and voice search for elderly pilgrims.
Feedback System: Allow users to rate facilities and report issues with photo uploads.

For Rural Citizens

Land records and crop insurance claims can be accessed via links embedded on the portal. Farmers particularly benefit from direct links to the Mamlatdar Office schedules and Talati cum Mantri contact lists.

First Impressions: A Step Back in Time (UI/UX: 2/5)

Let’s address the elephant in the digital room first. The website looks like it was designed a decade ago. Upon landing on the homepage, you are greeted with a static, image-heavy layout that doesn’t automatically adjust well to mobile screens. For a state that prides itself on being a business and tourism hub, the lack of responsive design is jarring. Menus are nested deep, and finding specific information often feels like a treasure hunt rather than a seamless search. However, the site does load quickly on desktop, and the availability of a Gujarati language option (using the shlok font) is a respectful nod to local users.

4. Tenders and Procurement

For contractors and businesses, the platform integrates with the Gujarat Tenders Information System. This section lists:

Open tenders for infrastructure, healthcare, and education
E-procurement guidelines
Bid submission deadlines and results

How to Use the Portal

Accessing land records on Garvi is a user-friendly process:

Step 1: Visit the official website: garvi.gujarat.gov.in.
Step 2: Select the desired service (e.g., "View 7-12").
Step 3: Input the necessary details such as District, Taluka, Village, and Survey Number (Khasra Number) or the Name of the Owner.
Step 4: The system retrieves the record, which can then be viewed or printed.