CM Patel inaugurates Fourth Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara
VADODARA : The inaugural edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – Central Gujarat 2026 commenced on a high note at GSFC University, Vadodara, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, academicians, innovators, and key stakeholders to chart a roadmap for the region’s next phase of economic growth and industrial transformation.
The conference marks the beginning of a collaborative platform aimed at strengthening regional competitiveness, promoting innovation-led development, facilitating investments, and creating new opportunities across key sectors. With participation from government representatives, business leaders, academia, startups, and industry associations, the event seeks to foster meaningful partnerships that will accelerate Central Gujarat’s contribution to the state’s economic growth story.
Inaugurating the conference, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel expressed confidence that the regional conference would further reinforce Gujarat’s position as India’s preferred investment destination while unlocking the immense industrial and entrepreneurial potential of Central Gujarat.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said, “I am delighted to inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat today at Vadodara, in the esteemed presence of Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Ji, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and my cabinet colleagues. This conference will serve as a dynamic platform to strengthen collaboration between government, industry, and academia, paving the way for sustainable and inclusive economic development across the region, Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Gujarat continues to strengthen its position as a global industrial powerhouse. This conference is a vital step in our mission toward building ‘Viksit Gujarat’ for realizing the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047‘..”
The conference was inaugurated in the distinguished presence of Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, senior ministers of the Gujarat Government, government officials, industry captains, and representatives from leading business organisations.
Designed as a precursor to future investment initiatives, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference focuses on identifying sector-specific opportunities, encouraging innovation, promoting MSMEs and startups, enhancing industrial infrastructure, and strengthening the ease of doing business ecosystem. Interactive sessions, industry dialogues, and networking opportunities throughout the conference are expected to generate fresh investment interest and encourage strategic collaborations across manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, renewable energy, technology, education, and emerging industries.
The conference also underscores Gujarat’s continued commitment to decentralized and region-specific economic development by engaging stakeholders at the grassroots level and showcasing the unique strengths of Central Gujarat. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, academia, and investors, the initiative aims to build a resilient, innovation-driven, and future-ready economy that contributes to Gujarat’s vision of sustainable and inclusive growth.
