Surat, May 1: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for South Gujarat on Friday. This two-day event aims to promote regional industrial development, investment, and global collaboration.
Held on May 1 and 2 at Auro University, the conference is part of a broader initiative by the state government to implement the model of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at the regional level.
All members of the state cabinet attended the event, along with Union Minister of Petroleum Hardeep Singh Puri and Minister of Water Resources C.R. Patil.
Before the inaugural session, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) commenced. This exhibition runs alongside the conference, featuring industries, MSMEs, startups, and government departments from the districts of Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, and Dangs.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel toured various pavilions and stalls at the exhibition, engaging with entrepreneurs and startup representatives. He gathered insights on new technologies, green energy units, modern agricultural methods, and emerging service sector models.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of participation from the private sector, entrepreneurs, and youth for the state’s development.
Representatives from partner countries and industry leaders are discussing topics related to investment and collaboration during the conference. The South Gujarat edition includes partner countries such as Japan, Rwanda, Ukraine, and Singapore, along with organizations like JETRO, USISPF, AmCham, and KOTRA.
The program features seminars, panel discussions, and roundtable meetings focusing on sectors like agriculture and horticulture, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, startups, energy, fertilizers, and global supply chains.
Special sessions on women’s empowerment and business opportunities in various countries are also part of the agenda.
Additionally, reverse buyer-seller meetings, vendor development programs, and business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings are being organized to create new opportunities for partnerships and investments.
The South Gujarat conference is part of a series of regional events held between the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, aimed at maintaining investment momentum and promoting inclusive economic development across the state.
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