CM Patel inaugurates VGRC in Vadodara, calls for investment-led growth

Published 29 June 2026 · politics

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday (June 29, 2026) inaugurated the fourth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat in Vadodara

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday (June 29, 2026) inaugurated the fourth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Central Gujarat in Vadodara, urging industry leaders and investors to convert discussions into investments and projects that would drive economic growth. The conference was attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, State Ministers, senior bureaucrats, ambassadors and representatives from industry. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Patel said Gujarat was taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of balanced regional development by showcasing the industrial strengths of every district through the VGRC platform. He said the conference was more than an investment summit, describing it as a bridge connecting local industries with global opportunities. Calling upon industrialists and entrepreneurs to transform “discussions into decisions, ideas into projects and projects into prosperity”, the Chief Minister said the fourth regional conference, covering 10 districts of Central Gujarat, would create new opportunities and partnerships for industrial growth. Patel said the three previous VGRC editions held in Mehsana, Rajkot and Surat had attracted investment commitments worth about ₹13.30 lakh crore through 9,499 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

Describing Central Gujarat as the heart of the State’s industrial growth, he said districts including Vadodara, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Chhota Udepur and Dahod had emerged as major contributors to manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, agri-food products and the MSME sector. He said Vadodara was emerging as a hub for petrochemicals, speciality chemicals, electric vehicle equipment and aerospace manufacturing, while Anand continued to strengthen its global identity through the dairy cooperative sector. The Chief Minister also highlighted the State’s new Industrial Policy 2026, saying it introduces industry-specific incentives for MSMEs, startups and women entrepreneurs, besides a “Choose Your Incentives” mechanism allowing investors to select benefits suited to their requirements. Speaking at the event, Mr. Khattar said Gujarat had become one of India’s most trusted investment destinations because of stable policies, reliable power supply, world-class infrastructure and industry-friendly governance. He credited the Vibrant Gujarat initiative for creating confidence among global investors and said the State had laid the foundation for policy stability and industrial growth under Mr. Modi’s leadership as Gujarat Chief Minister.