Gujarat CM holds Dialogue with leading Industrialists and Organisations in Delhi
NEW DELHI/GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel stated that the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, to be held under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, will showcase the unique industrial potential, economic strengths, and cultural heritage of different regions of the state on a wider scale. The CM was addressing the interactive session and roadshow organised in New Delhi with leading industrialists and officials from industrial organisations for the promotion of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences. The CM mentioned that Vibrant Gujarat, a confluence of trade and tradition, commerce and culture, industry and entrepreneurship, has become the growth engine of the country’s development through the Vibrant Summit, inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The idea of launching the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit in 2003 proved to be a game-changer for the state’s holistic development. With the remarkable success of this summit over the past two decades, Gujarat today has become the most industrialised and urbanised state in the country, and the most preferred investment destination for investors.
The CM added that the Prime Minister has given a vision of inclusive development for every person and every region. To realise this vision and build on the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, the state is now launching Regional Vibrant Conferences to accelerate industrial and economic growth at the regional level. In this context, the CM stated that the production and output of certain regions of Gujarat surpass those of several states in the country. These Regional Conferences will create new opportunities for sector-specific investments in North Gujarat, South Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Central Gujarat, setting a new direction for futuristic development. He also mentioned the role of special industrial parks such as PM MITRA Park, Bulk Drug Park, Medical Device Park, and Agro Food Park, which are being developed in the state as part of broader regional development prospects. The CM further stated that the next phase of Gujarat’s development journey will be powered by future-ready mega projects like GIFT City, Dholera Special Investment Region, SEMICON, Greenfield Ports, and Green Energy. Due to futuristic mega development projects and regional industrial strength, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences will give investors an opportunity to directly connect with the regional ecosystem. Local MSMEs and allied industries will also benefit from new avenues of growth. Trade shows, exhibitions, and sector-specific seminars during these conferences will become the platforms to showcase regional products to national and global stakeholders.
The event, to be held with the theme ‘Regional Aspirations – Global Ambitions’, will also advance the Prime Minister’s vision of Vocal for Local – Local for Global. The Chief Minister noted that Viksit Gujarat will make a significant contribution to achieving the target of building a $3.5 trillion economy by 2047. The CM invited industry leaders to actively participate in the first Regional Conference in North Gujarat on October 9–10, followed by the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences in the state’s other three regions.
On this occasion, Chief Secretary Shri Pankaj Joshi said that the summit, launched in the state in 2003 under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has evolved into a key platform for policy, partnership, and investment. Highlighting Gujarat’s role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, he noted that the state has maintained its top position in the Business Reform Action Plan and Ease of Doing Business ranking by the Government of India. The Single Window Clearance Act of 2017 ensures approval clearance within a specified timeframe, while an Investors Facilitation Portal with an end-to-end online application system provides a one-stop solution for more than 200 business-related approvals. Gujarat has also successfully attracted investments in sunrise sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and defence and aerospace. To further accelerate this growth, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will be a model for balanced regional development and inclusive growth.
Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, while appreciating the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference launched by the Gujarat Government, said that the conference will promote the development of new industries in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and provide opportunities for start-ups to grow in smaller cities. He also commended Gujarat for taking the lead with this initiative, setting an example for other states. Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia mentioned that the Jan Vishwas Bill has brought important amendments, and the single-window system ensures transparent and faster approvals for industries.
Industries Principal Secretary Smt. Mamta Verma welcomed everyone and outlined the objectives of the VGRC. Industries Commissioner Shri Swaroop P presented the regional features and development prospects of VGRC within the state’s industrial growth journey. Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri M K Das, senior secretaries of the central and state governments, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Smt. Avantika Singh, FICCI President, Shri Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, CEO and MD of Hester Biosciences Shri Rajiv Gandhi, along with leading industry executives, representatives and industry associations, attended the event.