Vibrant Gujarat's South Zone MSME Conclave to Spotlight Entrepreneurs in Surat

As part of this initiative, the VGRC for the South Gujarat Zone will be organised in Surat on April 9 and 10, 2026. This zone includes the districts of Tapi, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Dang, and Bharuch. During this two-day event, multi-dimensional programs such as seminars on various topics, B2B and B2G meetings, exhibitions, etc., will be organised. In addition, on the second day of the conference, that is, April 10, 2026, an 'MSME Conclave' has also been organised. This will include informative seminars, panel discussions, exhibitions, and vendor development programs.

Furthermore, at this conclave, awards will be presented in a total of five categories, as listed below, to various micro and small units operating in the six districts included in the South Zone for outstanding performance.

These include units with 51 per cent or more ownership by women entrepreneurs, first-generation entrepreneurs below the age of 35 years, scheduled caste entrepreneurs, scheduled tribe entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs who do not fall under categories 1 to 4 mentioned above may apply under the General Category, for example, SEBC entrepreneurs, etc.

In addition, MSME units that have delivered outstanding performance during the financial year 2024-25 and meet the eligibility criteria may apply for the above awards as per their respective categories. For further information in this regard, the concerned District Industries Centre should be contacted. The Industries Department of the state has appealed to the maximum number of MSME industries and entrepreneurs in South Gujarat to participate in this program.

- ANI