Rajkot: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: Saurashtra-Kutch’ along with the five-day business exhibition at Marwadi University, Rajkot, realising the vision of ‘Viksit Gujarat to Viksit Bharat’ and embodying the theme of “Regional Aspirations with Global Ambition,” an official statement said.

Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister visited the massive exhibition covering 18,000 square metres. At the ‘Enterprise Excellence Pavilion,’ he observed the contributions from leading organisations such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Essar, Nyara Energy, and Jyoti C.N.C., highlighting their role in the nation’s economic growth. The Prime Minister also lauded Gujarat’s growing industrial capacity and technological advancements.

At the ‘Ocean of Opportunities’ Pavilion, showcasing the vast potential of Saurashtra and Kutch’s coastal regions, the Prime Minister showed keen interest. Presentations by the Gujarat Maritime Board on the blue economy, along with innovative technologies displayed by stalls such as Reliance New Energy, attracted considerable attention. The exhibition also demonstrated the balance between industrial growth and environmental sustainability.

To encourage local arts and small-scale industries, an MSME Pavilion was organised under the mantra of ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi.’ The Prime Minister visited this section to view rural artisans’ handicrafts and the Swadeshi Haats, noting his impressions in the visitors’ book. Scheduled to run until 15 January, the exhibition aims to provide an educational and inspiring experience for students and the public while providing renewed momentum to the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047.’ DeshGujarat