New Delhi : Curtain raiser of the 10th VGGS 2022 held in New Delhi. Applauding the remarkable progress in economic and social development in the country under visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that Gujarat has taken great strides in developing a resilient, responsive and a vibrant economy over the past two decades. In the curtain raiser ceremony of VGGS 2022, he said that Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was conceptualized in 2003 under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat. Addressing top industrialists at the curtain raiser of 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2022 organized by the State Government in Delhi, Patel apprised that the Summit will be inaugurated by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India on 10th January 2022 in the august presence of Heads of States and senior dignitaries from other countries, Ministers from Government of India, Global CEOs, representatives from multilateral organizations and thought leaders. The clarion call for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”was given by PM in 2020 which aims to use India’s strengths, skills and capabilities for global good. In line with this vision, the theme of the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit has been decided as “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat to Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. Sharing the achievements of Gujarat in various sectors of socio-economic development, CM Patel asserted that Gujarat is the most preferred investment destination to do business by Indian and global conglomerates. He also narrated some remarkable achievements of Gujarat viz highest FDI equity inflow worth USD 21.9 billion during the FY 2021, top of the chart in the Logistics Ease Across Different States for 3 years 2018,2019 and 2021, etc.
India’s next wave of growth will be driven by mega industrial infrastructure projects including projects in Gujarat such as Dholera SIR, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), GIFT City, DREAM City etc. With the upcoming world’s largest hybrid solar and wind renewable energy park in Kutch, Gujarat will consolidate its position as India’s renewable capital with addition of 30 GW by 2023. With talent, technology and transparency, Gujarat is rapidly transforming its capabilities, offering globally competitive opportunities for collaboration. There is a ‘new appetite’ to deepen engagement across sectors; fresh and traditional alike. Gujarat takes pride in robust ecosystem, futuristic industries, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship potential, Gujarat CM stated. Being true to its entrepreneurial spirit, the state is home to leading startup mentorship institutes such as iHub, ICreate and Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII). The State Government’s aim is to shape India’s next star unicorns from Gujarat, he stated.
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Chemicals & Fertilizers stated in his address that PM conceptualized this summit and made his dream a reality. What we are witnessing today is the fruit of 20 years of his dedication. In Gujarat, you will find every infrastructure needed for business but its biggest strength is its culture of hospitality. Purushottam Rupala, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairying said that today 20,000 people visit statue of unity everyday and Gujarat’s irrigation network has increased manifold due to the Narmada dam. He added that “I am proud to say that the then Chief Minister who started this Vibrant summit series is now the PM of the nation”. Gujarat Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar invited everyone to attend VGGS 2022. He said that Dholera SIR and GIFT CITY are the big ticket projects for the development of Gujarat. This state is vibrant and has a very strong presence of MSMEs. We have not lost a single man-day in the state. On all parameters, Gujarat is a leading state. He invited potential investors to come and experience the vibrant feel of Gujarat.
