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CM Bhupendra Patel Launches Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat, focusing on South Gujarat's industrial growth. The two-day event at Auro University includes the entire state cabinet and Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and C.R. Patil. Partner countries like Japan, Rwanda, Ukraine, and Singapore participate in discussions on investment and collaboration. The conference features seminars, panel discussions, and B2B meetings to promote inclusive economic development.

Key Points: Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat Inaugurated

  • CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates VGRC in Surat
  • Two-day event at Auro University
  • Focus on South Gujarat industrial growth
  • Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and C.R. Patil attend
  • Japan, Rwanda, Ukraine, Singapore as partner countries
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CM Patel inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat, focuses on South Gujarat growth

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat, focusing on South Gujarat growth, investment, and global collaboration.

"Important in the development of the state - Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel"

Surat, May 1

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated the third edition of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference - South Gujarat in Surat, marking the start of a two-day event aimed at boosting regional industrial growth, investment and global collaboration.

The conference, being held on May 1-2 at Auro University, is part of the state government's broader initiative to replicate the model of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at the regional level.

The VGRC is being attended by the entire state cabinet and Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.

The inaugural session followed the opening of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE), which runs alongside the conference and brings together industries, MSMEs, startups and government departments from districts across South Gujarat, including Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and Dang.

The Chief Minister visited various pavilions and stalls at the exhibition and interacted with industrialists and startup representatives.

He obtained detailed information on new technologies, green energy units, modern methods in agriculture and emerging models in the service sector.

He also encouraged participation of the private sector, industrialists and youth, terming their role "important" in the development of the state.

Representatives from partner countries and industry leaders are participating in discussions focused on investment and collaboration.

Countries including Japan, Rwanda, Ukraine and Singapore are associated as partners for the South Gujarat edition, alongside organisations such as JETRO, USISPF, AMCHAM and KOTRA.

The conference features a series of seminars, panel discussions and roundtables covering sectors such as agriculture and horticulture, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, startups, energy, fertilisers and global supply chains.

Special sessions on women's empowerment and country-specific business opportunities are also part of the programme.

A Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet, vendor development programmes and business-to-business and business-to-government meetings are being held to facilitate partnerships and investment opportunities.

The South Gujarat conference is one in a series of regional events organised between editions of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, with the aim of sustaining investment momentum and promoting inclusive economic development across the state.

- IANS

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Sneha F
Good initiative but I hope these conferences translate into real benefits for smaller cities like Navsari and Valsad. Often the focus is only on Surat and Ahmedabad. The Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet sounds promising - let's see if local artisans and farmers actually get global buyers.
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Nikhil C
As someone from Surat's textile industry, this is welcome! The focus on green energy and modern agriculture shows the government is thinking long-term. But we also need better infrastructure - roads, water supply, and reliable electricity - to truly attract investment. Exhibition stalls are nice but ground reality matters more.
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Arun Y
International participation from Japan, Rwanda and Singapore is impressive! Shows Gujarat is serious about global partnerships. The special sessions on women's empowerment are a plus - our state needs more opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Hope the Chief Minister follows up on these discussions with action. đź‘Ź
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Priya S
Honestly, these conferences are good for photo ops but do they really help small businesses? My family runs a small chemical unit in Bharuch and we've never seen any benefits from Vibrant Gujarat. The B2B meetings might help big players but MSMEs struggle with paperwork and red tape. Fix that first.
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Karthik V
Two days of seminars and panel discussions at Auro University - hope the students get to interact with these industry leaders too. That's where the real impact happens. The next generation needs exposure to global business practices. Good move having Union ministers present, shows Centre-State coordination for development. 🌟

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