VGRC North Gujarat concludes in Mehsana; 1,212 MoUs inked for ₹3.24 lakh crore investment

Gandhinagar: The two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (North Gujarat), held at Ganpat University in Mehsana, concluded today. The conference, featuring 1,212 MoUs across various sectors, is expected to attract an estimated investment of ₹3.24 lakh crore to North Gujarat in the coming days, giving a new impetus to regional development, said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

He credited the success of the first VGRC to the continuous guidance of the Prime Minister, the support of partner countries, and the active involvement of delegates and Team Gujarat. The success of this first regional conference strengthens confidence in progressing toward “Vocal for Local” and “Village to Global” development, he added.

Speaking about the first edition of VGRC, Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput stated that approximately 30,000 people participated in the regional Vibrant Conference, with delegates from around 72 countries joining the summit. He further added that 1,212 MoUs were signed during the conference. Through these MoUs, an estimated investment of ₹3.24 lakh crore is expected in North Gujarat in the coming days. He mentioned that industrialists and organizations from various countries participated in the summit, and meetings were held regarding the export of Gujarat’s products, with an estimated trade of ₹500 crore generated from these discussions. He added that the conference has created new opportunities for North Gujarat and will strengthen the state’s position as a hub for investment and innovation.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – North Gujarat: Figures and Achievements

• Registration and Participation: Over 29,000 people (national and international) registered.

• Global Participation: Over 440 international delegates attended, representing more than 70 countries.

• Presence of Diplomats: Ambassadors and High Commissioners from countries including Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Rwanda, Guyana, and Ukraine were present.

• Business Meetings: Over 160 B2B (Business-to-Business) and more than 100 B2G (Business-to-Government) meetings were organized during the conference.

• Partner Organizations: Major international organizations such as the World Bank, JETRO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, and Indo-Canadian Business Chamber actively partnered in the event.

Exhibition, Knowledge Sessions, and Key Investments

• Exhibition: Spread over 18,000 sq. meters, the exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The theme focused on “Vocal for Local” and “Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi.”

• Exhibitors: Over 410 exhibitors participated, including more than 170 MSMEs and startups.

• Buyer-Seller Meet: A Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet involved 34 foreign buyers, opening export opportunities for MSMEs and startups.

• Knowledge Sessions: More than 46 key sessions were held over two days, including 2 Round-Table Conferences, 13 Panel Discussions, and 31 Seminars.

• Topics Covered: Sessions included discussions on Green Energy and Climate Finance, E-commerce Digital Platforms, Adventure Tourism and Export Promotion, Startup Ecosystem, Agri-Tech and Natural Farming, Dairy Technology, Energy, Technology Transfer, Artificial Intelligence, Cooperation, Critical Minerals, Skill Development, Employment Generation, Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy, Green Hydrogen, and Skilling for the Green Economy.

• Important Investments: Several MoUs and strategic partnerships were signed during the conference in areas such as Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, and Advanced Manufacturing. DeshGujarat