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Vibrant Gujarat Expands: How 5 Districts Are Boosting Industry and Jobs

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference is taking its mission to the districts. Events are being held across five key districts in the Kutch-Saurashtra region this week. They're packed with seminars, exhibitions, and direct guidance from ministers and officials. The goal is to spark local industry, attract investment, and create jobs on the ground.

Key Points: VGRC Kutch-Saurashtra District Programmes for Industry and Investment

  • Events feature conclaves on blue bio-economy and agri-food processing for sector growth
  • Programmes include 'Sashakt Nari Mela' exhibitions to empower women entrepreneurs
  • Senior ministers and IAS officers will guide locals on policies and startup opportunities
  • The initiative supports the long-term vision of 'Viksit Gujarat @2047' through regional development
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District-level programmes to be held across 5 districts under VGRC Kutch-Saurashtra Region

District-level VGRC events across Porbandar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Bhavnagar, Botad & Surendranagar to promote investment, MSMEs, and employment.

"This VGRC initiative aims to significantly strengthen dialogue among the government, industry, and investors. - Article Summary"

Gandhinagar, December 19

Under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) Kutch-Saurashtra region, district-level programmes are being organised across various districts of the state to promote industry, investment and employment generation.

Under this initiative, events are being held at multiple locations across the Porbandar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Bhavnagar, Botad, and Surendranagar districts.

In Porbandar district, various programmes under VGRC Kutch-Saurashtra region will commence on December 19, followed by seminars on December 20, and exhibitions will be held until December 21. All these programmes are being held at the Tajawala Hall and the Natwarsinhji Club Ground.

The events will include a roadmap for blue bio-economy development, Agri and Food Processing Conclave and "Sashkat Nari Mela" for women empowerment, along with an exhibition. The event will be attended by the In-Charge Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, Minister Arjun Modhwadia, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Additional Industries Commissioner (Extension) RN Dodiya (IAS).

In Devbhumi Dwarka district, at an event organised in Jam-Khambhalia on December 19 at 3:00 pm, the In-charge Minister, Kunvarji Bavaliya, will deliver an address, with the special presence of the Industries Commissioner, P. Swaroop (IAS). This one-day district-level programme aims to strengthen local industries.

At Bhavnagar, a programme to be held at Iscon Club and Resort at 10:30 am on December 19 will be attended by the In-charge Secretary and In-charge Minister Kaushik Vekariya, along with the Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Dr. Dhaval Patel (IAS). They will make presentations on VGRC and guide the minerals sector, industrial development and state policies, which will be helpful for entrepreneurs.

In the Botad district, a one-day programme scheduled for 10:00 am on December 19 will be attended by the In-charge Minister, Rivabaa Jadeja, along with the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Praveena D.K. They will provide guidance on industrial development, industrial infrastructure and investment opportunities, offering new direction to local MSMEs and start-ups.

In Surendranagar district, at Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Town Hall, a programme to be held at 10:30 am on 19 December 2025 will feature an address by In-charge Minister Darshna Vaghela, and a special presentation on the Regional Conference will be made by the Secretary and Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Ardra Agrawal (IAS). Guidance will be provided on start-ups, innovation, MSMEs and government schemes.

Across all these district-level programmes, interactions on the experiences of successful entrepreneurs, MoU signings, cheque distribution, seminars, practicals for start-ups and MSMEs, and exhibitions have been organised. This VGRC initiative aims to significantly strengthen dialogue among the government, industry, and investors and realise the vision of "Viksit Gujarat @2047".

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Glad to see the 'Sashakt Nari Mela' as part of this in Porbandar. Women's empowerment through entrepreneurship is key to holistic development. I hope they have sessions on digital literacy and access to micro-finance. More power to the women of Saurashtra! 🙌
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Ardita Agrawal
The roadmap for blue bio-economy in Porbandar is very forward-looking. Our coastal districts have immense potential in marine resources. Hope this translates into sustainable jobs for fishing communities and doesn't just remain a seminar topic. Implementation is everything.
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Karthik V
Good to see ministers and IAS officers visiting districts. But the real test is what happens after the event. Will there be a single-window cell to help people who attend with their proposals? Often, we get inspired at such melas but then face red tape.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in rural development, this decentralized approach is impressive. Connecting local industries in Jam-Khambhalia or Bhavnagar's mining sector with state policies can unlock real value. The focus on "Viksit Gujarat @2047" seems to be taking a grassroots route.
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Manish T
Hope the exhibitions showcase products from local artisans and small industries, not just big corporate stalls. The true vibrancy of Gujarat lies in its handicrafts and traditional industries from these very districts. Let's promote 'local to global' in a real sense.

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