Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for south and central regions begins on May 1

SURAT : The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the South and Central Gujarat regions will take place in Surat on May 1 and 2, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel.

According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the VGRCs aim to enhance regional industrial growth, attract sector-specific investments, and strengthen global engagements in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The conferences are intended to transform and prepare local industries to become global players by securing wider market recognition and partnerships.

The Regional Conferences serve as platforms to showcase regional achievements, introduce new initiatives, and co-create Gujarat’s growth story by empowering regional economies, fostering innovation, and facilitating strategic investments throughout the state. The results of the VGRCs are expected to be displayed at the next Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

This VGRC will focus on districts from South Gujarat, including Bharuch, Dang, Navsari, Surat, Tapi, and Valsad, along with Central Gujarat districts such as Ahmedabad, Anand, Chhotaudepur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mahisagar, Narmada, Panchmahal, and Vadodara. Various seminars will be held on sectors including Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Textiles & Apparels, Gems & Jewellery, Pharmaceuticals, Green Energy Ecosystem, Agro & Food Processing, ESDM, IT & ITeS, Biotech/Biopharma, Aerospace & Defence, Fintech, Auto & Auto Components, Skill Development, Startups, MSMEs, and Tourism & Culture.

Coinciding with the occasion of Gujarat Sthapana Divas, the event will also feature the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition, which includes the Vendor Development Programme, International Reverse Buyer Seller Meet, and the Udyami Mela.

The VGRC for the North Gujarat region was conducted on October 9 and 10, 2025, at Ganpat University, Mehsana. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, it highlighted key sectors such as Agro & Food Processing, Auto & Auto components, Green Energy Ecosystem, and Engineering. This conference aimed to attract targeted investments and promote balanced regional growth, supporting Gujarat’s commitment to empowering grassroots industries.

Earlier in the year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the VGRC for the Kutch & Saurashtra region held on January 11 and 12 at Marwadi University, Rajkot. Partner countries at that event included Japan, South Korea, Rwanda, and Ukraine. Focus sectors were Ceramics, Engineering, Ports & Logistics, Fisheries, Petrochemicals, Agro & Food Processing, Minerals, and the Green Energy Ecosystem.