Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met Ukrainian Ambassador Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk in Vadodara. There was discussion between the two about strategic partnership in sectors like pharma, agriculture and renewable energy. CM invites Ukrainian industries to invest in Gujarat.
Vadodara (Gujarat) [भारत]June 29 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a one-on-one meeting with Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk, Ambassador of Ukraine to India, during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region held in Vadodara.
According to a Gujarat government release, the discussions focused on strategic partnerships in the areas of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, renewable energy and green hydrogen. The Chief Minister highlighted Gujarat’s progress in these sectors and invited Ukrainian industries to cooperate with the state as a reliable Indian partner.
The government said the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Ukraine for being a partner in all four editions of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held so far and expressed confidence that this partnership will contribute to long-term prosperity.
Focus Sectors of VGRC Central Gujarat
The focus areas for VGRC Central Gujarat include Semiconductor & Electronics, IT & ITeS, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, Fintech, Auto & Auto Components, Dairy & Food Processing, Education, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Green Energy Ecosystem, Skill Development, Startups, MSME, Tourism and Culture.
During this VGRC, the districts of Central Gujarat region, namely Ahmedabad, Anand, Chhotaudepur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mahisagar, Narmada, Panchmahal and Vadodara will be in focus. Apart from this, various seminars will be organized on sectors such as semiconductors, IT/ITeS and emerging technologies, chemicals and petrochemicals, defence, biotechnology, agriculture and food processing, startups, MSMEs, women entrepreneurship, skill development, tourism.
Why are VGRCs being organised?
The objective of VGRC is to promote regional industrial development, attract sector-specific investments and strengthen global engagement in line with the vision of Develop India 2047. The release said the regional conferences are designed with the aim of transforming and equipping local industries to become global players by providing market access opportunities.
Through key enablers such as strategic partnerships and investor engagement, the state government aims to accelerate industrial growth while ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth across Gujarat. (ANI)
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