Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the Regional Financial Grasp Plan for Gujarat’s six financial areas on the inaugural Vibrant Gujarat Regional Convention held in Mehsana. The plan, a key milestone towards “Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat,” goals to spice up regional improvement and increase the State’s financial system via substantial private and non-private investments.
Talking on the event, Mr. Patel stated that the initiative “is a roadmap to attain the objective of balanced regional improvement throughout all 33 districts and to increase Gujarat’s financial system from its present dimension of $280 billion (FY 2023) to over $3.5 trillion.” The six regional plans embody North Gujarat, Kutch, Central Gujarat, Saurashtra, Coastal Saurashtra, and Surat, every acknowledged for its financial potential and strategic significance.
Union Minister for Railways, Info and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw was additionally current.
Underneath these plans, greater than 500 tasks have been recognized, supported by investments exceeding ₹15 lakh crore (over US $200 billion). These tasks are designed to strengthen the state’s industrial, service, tourism, and rural ecosystems. The Chief Minister added that “via Gujarat’s regional financial improvement, the intention is to understand the imaginative and prescient of ‘Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat.’”
A key part of the grasp plan is the creation of Regional Skilling Facilities and Facilities of Excellence to equip the youth with future-ready capabilities. These facilities will concentrate on inexperienced abilities, blue financial system, logistics, and synthetic intelligence in collaboration with industries. The initiatives are anticipated to generate roughly 28 million employment alternatives throughout the state.
The State’s method harassed the event of high-value, technology-oriented sectors. In superior manufacturing, areas resembling electrical autos, battery storage, marine chemical substances, biofuels, industrial ceramics, and biologics will probably be promoted. In companies, Gujarat goals to extend the sector’s share to 51 p.c of the state financial system by 2047, fostering development segments resembling World Functionality Centres, logistics, product design, and monetary companies.
The tourism sector will see the event of medical worth journey, heritage, eco, cruise, and wellness tourism, whereas the blue financial system will probably be superior via port logistics, shipbuilding, fish processing, and maritime innovation alongside Gujarat’s 2,240 km shoreline. The agricultural financial system will concentrate on agro-processing, dairy, and agritech, supported by renewable power, round financial system tasks, and inexperienced manufacturing.
Infrastructure improvement kinds one other cornerstone of the grasp plan. Over the subsequent 22 years, tasks will embrace coastal railways, high-speed interstate rail corridors, sea-link constructions, and airport expansions. The state authorities additionally plans to increase cargo terminals and chilly chain infrastructure to reinforce logistics effectivity.
Chief Minister Patel highlighted the position of the Gujarat State Establishment of Transformation (GRIT), inaugurated in July 2025, describing it as “a assume tank driving region-specific financial development utilizing data-driven coverage choices and scientific strategies.” GRIT will assist coverage improvement aligned with the nationwide imaginative and prescient of “Viksit Bharat @2047.”
As a part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Convention’s first day, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel held a one-to-one assembly with ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan. The discussions targeted on strengthening bilateral cooperation in semiconductor manufacturing, renewable power, superior applied sciences, and human useful resource improvement. The Chief Minister acknowledged, “Japan has been a companion within the Vibrant Gujarat Summit since its inception, and its participation on this Regional Convention has additional strengthened the bridge of bilateral relations.”
The Ambassador of Japan expressed appreciation for the assist prolonged to Japanese industries in Gujarat. He famous Japan’s collaboration via the Japan Worldwide Cooperation Company (JICA) in launching coaching packages underneath the Gujarat Semiconductor Mission. “These packages will guarantee the provision of a talented workforce for Gujarat’s semiconductor sector,” he stated.
The Chief Minister added that Japanese firms “are drawn to Gujarat by the semiconductor ecosystem” and confirmed the state’s dedication to facilitate industrial growth by streamlining land allocation procedures. He additionally knowledgeable that “hospitals, faculties, logistics infrastructure, and energy tasks in Dholera will probably be accomplished by June 2026,” enhancing services for industries within the area.
Revealed – October 10, 2025 04:50 am IST