Vadodara, June 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government will bring together representatives from 10 districts, four partner countries and several international business organisations in Vadodara next week as it hosts the Central Gujarat edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), aimed at promoting regional investment and industrial development.

The VGRC will be held at GSFC University in Vadodara on June 29 and 30, bringing together government leaders, foreign delegations, industry bodies and investors as part of the state government’s regional investment outreach.

According to officials, the two-day conference has been organised to advance balanced and inclusive development across the state by highlighting regional investment opportunities and strengthening global partnerships.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and other senior ministers are scheduled to attend the event.

Proceedings will begin on June 29 with the inauguration of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) at 10:30 a.m., followed by the inaugural session at 11:15 a.m.

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will deliver the inaugural address, while ambassadors and high commissioners from partner countries, along with leading industrialists, are also expected to address the gathering. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will deliver the keynote address during the opening session.

Japan, Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine have confirmed their participation as partner countries for the Central Gujarat conference.

Partner organisations include the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), the US-India Business Council (USIBC), the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC), AMCHAM India, the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI), the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), the UAE-India Business Council (UIBC), FINCHAM India, The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI), and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), among other national and international industry organisations.

The conference will focus on sectors including semiconductors and electronics, information technology and ITeS, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defence, fintech, automobiles and auto components, dairy and food processing, education, chemicals and petrochemicals, the green energy ecosystem, skill development, startups, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), tourism and culture.

Development opportunities and investment potential across Ahmedabad, Anand, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mahisagar, Narmada, Panchmahal and Vadodara districts will be showcased during the conference.

The programme will also feature thematic seminars and discussion sessions on semiconductors, IT and emerging technologies, chemicals and petrochemicals, defence, biotechnology, agriculture and food processing, startups, MSMEs, women entrepreneurship, skill development and tourism.

The state government said the conference is intended to advance the vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” by increasing regional industrial development, encouraging sector-specific investments and strengthening international partnerships.

“The regional conferences are designed to connect local industries with global markets and enhance their competitiveness,” officials noted.

–IANS

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