Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets Russian trade delegation, discusses economic cooperation
Vadodara, June 30
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a meeting with a delegation from the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in India during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Central Gujarat region in Vadodara.
The delegation was led by Zlata Antusheva, Head of Government Relations and Financial Sector at the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in India.
According to the Gujarat government, the meeting focused on strengthening Gujarat-Russia economic and industrial cooperation.
The discussions covered collaboration in transportation, smart city development, payment systems, Indian MSMEs, INR-based financial transactions, and engagement with Russian companies Archem in the specialty chemicals sector and EuroChem in the fertiliser sector.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Manoj Das, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department Mamta Verma, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department Ashwini Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar and Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikrant Pandey.
However, focus sectors for VGRC Central Gujarat included 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 earlier 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 semiconductors, IT/ITeS & emerging technologies, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Defence, Biotechnology, Agro & Food Processing, Startups, MSMEs, Women Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Tourism, among others.
VGRCs are aimed at boosting regional industrial growth, attracting sector-specific investments and strengthening global engagements, in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Regional Conferences are designed with the objective of transforming and equipping local industries to become global players by providing market access opportunities, said the release.
Through key enablers such as strategic partnerships and investor engagement, the State Government aims to accelerate industrial development while ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth across Gujarat.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see Gujarat taking the lead in attracting foreign investment, but I hope the benefits actually reach small businesses and local entrepreneurs, not just large corporations. MSME sector needs real support, not just meetings.
Interesting collaboration. Russia has strong expertise in fertilisers and specialty chemicals which could benefit Indian agriculture and manufacturing. Hope this translates into concrete projects and job creation in Gujarat. 🤝
A step in the right direction! Smart city development and fintech are areas where India can learn a lot from Russia's experience. Let's hope the VGRC model delivers on its promise of inclusive growth for all districts.
While diversifying trade is important, we must be careful not to alienate Western partners. It's a delicate balance for India's foreign policy. Anyway, good to see Gujarat's proactive approach towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.
The focus on semiconductors and defence is a big plus for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Russia has advanced tech in these fields. But let's not forget to also support our local startups and SMEs—they are the backbone of our economy. 💪
Nice to see the CM personally engaging with foreign delegations. But I hope the promises made during Vibrant Gujarat translate into actual ground-level changes—not just photo
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