Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Central Gujarat region to begin today at GSFC University in Vadodara
VADODARA: In Gujarat, the fourth Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) will begin today at GSFC University in Vadodara under the theme ‘Regional Aspirations, Global Ambitions’. Union Ministers Shri Rajnath Singh, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, alongside key state ministers including Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi and global diplomats, will take part in the two-day conference, which aims to boost industrial development in the central Gujarat region. Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region will be held on June 29 and 30.
According to a press release, the conference will commence with the inauguration of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) on 29 June at 10:30 AM, followed by the inaugural session of the Regional Conference.
On 29 June, at 11:15 AM, the inaugural session will commence with opening remarks by Deputy Chief Minister and addresses from Ambassadors or High Commissioners of partner countries and prominent industrialists. The Chief Minister will address the gathering during the inaugural session
The two-day summit will host over 30 seminars with 151 experts and delegates from partner countries, including Japan, Singapore, UAE, Ukraine, and Rwanda. Focused on Central Gujarat’s economic growth, the event will focus on future-ready sectors like semiconductor logistics, green hydrogen, quantum technology, AI in agriculture, aerospace, and defence.
As per the release, VGRC Central Gujarat, Japan, Rwanda, UAE and Ukraine have been confirmed as partner countries, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Trade Representation of the Russian Federation, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), US-India Business Council (USIBC), Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC), AMCHAM India, Federation of European Business in India (FEBI), Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), UAE-India Business Council (UIBC), FINCHAM India, the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IICCI) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) have been confirmed as partner organisations.
Focus sectors for VGRC Central Gujarat include Semiconductors & Electronics, IT & ITeS, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, Fintech, Auto & Auto Components, Dairy & Food Processing, Education, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Green Energy Ecosystem, Skill Development, Startups, MSMEs, Tourism & Culture.
According to the release, during this VGRC, districts from the Central Gujarat region, namely Ahmedabad, Anand, Chhotaudepur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mahisagar, Narmada, Panchmahal and Vadodara will be in focus. Further, various seminars will be conducted on sectors such as Semiconductor, IT/ITeS & emerging technologies, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Defence, Biotechnology, Agro & Food Processing, Startups, MSMEs, Women Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Tourism, among others.
A grand exhibition with over 150 stalls showcasing regional MSMEs, advanced tech startups, and major enterprises like Amul and GSFC will be one of the main highlights of the event.
