Vibrant Gujarat regional conference for central Gujarat region to be held on June 29 and 30
Gandhinagar, June 27
In the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and other distinguished dignitaries, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Central Gujarat region will be held on June 29 and 30 at GSFC University, Vadodara.
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.
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.
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 Japan, UAE, and Ukraine as partner countries! But I hope the event goes beyond just photo-ops and actually delivers tangible investments. The women entrepreneurship seminar is a welcome step. 👩💼💼
Finally, some attention to Central Gujarat! Baroda has potential with its pharma and auto sectors. The inclusion of Narmada and Panchmahal districts is smart—they need industrial push. Hope the seminars on skill development are practical and not just speeches.
Impressive lineup of partner organizations—JETRO, USISPF, ACMA. The defense and aerospace focus could be a game-changer for MSMEs. But I wonder how many small local businesses will actually get to attend these seminars. Accessibility matters.
Vibrant Gujarat always looks grand! I'm happy to see focus on biotech and fintech—these are the future. But what about agriculture? Central Gujarat has many farmers. Hope the dairy & food processing discussions help our rural economy. 🌾🐄
Every year same song and dance. These events are good for publicity but ground reality for small businesses hasn't changed much. Partner countries are welcome, but where is China? Or is Gujarat only talking to friendly nations? 🤔 Still, hope for the best.
As someone from Vadodara, I'm excited about this! The GSFC University campus is perfect for such events. I hope the semiconductor and IT seminars lead to actual factories and tech parks in our area—we need jobs for our youth. 👏
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