The first-ever Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will begin in Mehsana in North Gujarat today. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the conference. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will be present at the inaugural session. The conference will focus on sectors including dairy and food processing, agriculture and agro-based industries, automobile components, engineering, renewable energy, and tourism. The initiative launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 aims to take the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to every region of the state.
Akashvani correspondent reports that the two-day conference will feature 33 seminars, roundtable discussions, B2B and B2G meetings, and an MSME Conclave. Over 13,000 participants, including more than 200 international delegates, have registered for the event. Partner countries – Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands -along with global organisations such as JETRO, World Bank, ICBC, and the Russian Federation will take part in the event. A major attraction is the Regional Exhibition, spread over 18,000 square metres, showcasing North Gujarat’s industrial products – from agro produce like cumin, fennel, and isabgol to dairy products and auto components. The Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet will bring international buyers from 40 countries, offering export opportunities to local entrepreneurs. Delegates will also visit key industrial and heritage sites such as Maruti Suzuki, Banas Dairy, Dudh Sagar Dairy, and the Modhera Solar Park, besides cultural destinations like Rani-ki-Vav and Vadnagar. Mehsana conference will highlight North Gujarat’s industrial strengths, while connecting local enterprises with global investors and markets.