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PM Modi, UAE prez meet ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit, sign MOUs

A bilateral meeting was held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan here on Tuesday where several MoUs were signed. The UAE president is the chief guest at the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) which will be inaugurated by PM Modi at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. "Strengthening ties! Multiple MoUs inked between India and UAE witnessed by PM @narendramodi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A testament to the enduring partnership and shared commitment," Gujarat Information Department shared on its official X handle. Modi received the UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi at the Ahmedabad airport and the two leaders participated in a roadshow in the evening. "Reaffirming the strong bonds of friendship! In a special gesture, PM @narendramodi warmly received HH @MohamedBinZayed, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi as he arrived at the Ahmedabad airport. HH ...

Mohamed Bin Zayed's arrival very special: PM Modi welcomes UAE President

PM Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday for a two-day visit to inaugurate the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Gujarat's Mahatma Mandir

Vibrant Gujarat Summit: PM Modi, UAE prez's roadshow begins in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan embarked on a roadshow in Ahmedabad this evening. Before their roadshow, Modi welcomed the United Arab Emirates president on the latter's arrival at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here. After that, the two leaders began their roadshow on a three kilometre-long route starting from the airport. It will culminate at the Indira Bridge, which connects Ahmedabad with Gandhinagar. From the bridge circle, both of them will head to their respective destinations in Gandhinagar, officials have said. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place and stages have been set up for cultural performances on the route that the two leaders will jointly cover. PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Modi held bilateral meetings with President of ...

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: Here are the top 10 highlights

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 will take place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event will be held from January 10 to 12. Here are the 10 key highlights

'Textiles, pharma powered industrial revolution in Gujarat in past 20 yrs'

A land of vibrant cultural heritage and traditions, Gujarat has undergone industrial evolution in the last two decades riding on the success of key sectors like textile, pharmaceuticals, diamond and fisheries, officials have said. Gujarat has become a global powerhouse in the textile, apparel and garment sectors by contributing over 60 per cent of India's denim fabric, spurred by the state's textile policy launched in 2012. Since then, the size of its textile exports has grown 2.3 times, they said. The growth in textile manufacturing has positioned Gujarat as a driving force in the country's economic growth, officials said ahead of the state's big-ticket Gujarat Vibrant Global Summit, which will be held next week. To take advantage of our future, we will have to invest in the local supply chain. This is the way to build a developed India, and this is the way to fulfil the dream of a developed India to fulfil the dream of a $5 trillion economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said

'Vibrant Gujarat summits helped state get $55 bn FDI in two decades'

The biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, being organised by the Gujarat government since 2003, coupled with years of carefully-planned strategies and thoughtful implementation has helped the state garner a cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) of USD 55 billion between 2002 and 2022, officials said. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) has grown in tandem with the state economy, and since its humble beginning, it has proved to be a gateway for foreign investment in the state, industry leaders said. The 10th edition of the VGGS, based on the 'Gateway to the Future' theme, will be organised in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12. Addressing a Vibrant Gujarat roadshow in Hyderabad last month, state's Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Industries Jagdish Vishwakarma said a testimony to Gujarat's FDI-friendly policies is the fact that many Fortune 500 companies have invested in the state. "Gujarat contributes 8.3 per cent, approximately USD 282 Billion, to India's .

Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Investment push to create employment opportunities

Gujarat's commitment to progress is evident not only in its thriving economy but also in employment statistics, with the state having the labour force participation rate of 44.3 per cent and worker population ratio of 43.3 per cent for all age groups, officials said. The Gujarat government's thrust to create opportunities and foster a thriving workforce is evident in its numbers and expert analysis. May be other states can adapt this model to lower their unemployment numbers, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said at a function recently. Gujarat's unemployment rate of 2.2 per cent is considerably lower than the national average of 4.2 per cent, thanks to the conducive investment environment created by the government that adds to job creation, as per government data. More than 2,700 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) signed by investors with the state government so far in the run up to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to be organised from January 10 to 12 have the potential to generate

At least 28 countries plan to participate in Vibrant Gujarat summit: Govt

As many as 28 countries and 14 organisations have so far confirmed to be partners for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the state government said on Saturday. The 10th edition of VGGS, based on the 'Gateway to the Future' theme, will be organised in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12. The countries that agreed to join as partners are Australia, Bangladesh, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Tanzania, Thailand, the UAE, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Ghana, and Vietnam, stated an official release. The partner organisations include the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India) EPIC India-University of Chicago, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, International Solar Alliance, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Korea Trade and Investment Agency, among

Gujarat Maritime Board attracts investment proposal of Rs 1.50 trillion

The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has attracted investment proposals of Rs 1.50 lakh crore by inking investment intentions with over 200 entities ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, a top official said on Tuesday. GMB, a state government agency for port development, inked more than 140 Investment Intention Forms (IIFs) and about 50 strategic partnership MoUs, he said. The cumulative proposed investment amounts to Rs 1.5 lakh crore, with 90,000 employment opportunities in the run-up to the 10th edition of the Summit to be held in Gandhinagar from January 10-12, said GMB vice chairman and CEO Rajkumar Beniwal. Addressing media persons, Beniwal said GMB will host a seminar on port-led city development in Gujarat on January 11 under the 10th edition of VGGS. "The seminar is designed to explore, discuss, and promote the transformative potential of port-led development in the urban system," he said. He said the upcoming seminar aims to enhance understanding of the ...

147 MoUs worth over Rs 2 trn signed so far at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Leading up to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 scheduled for January 2024, as many as 147 MoUs have been signed, projecting potential investments worth Rs 2.91 lakh crore in the initial phase

MoUs worth over Rs 770 cr signed at adventure tourism convention in Gujarat

The annual convention organised by the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India supported by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat was inaugurated today at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar

CM Patel visits Japan to promote Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

A high-level delegation led by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached Tokyo in Japan on Sunday morning to promote the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The 10th edition of the summit will be held between January 10 and 12, 2024. The biennial summit serves as a platform for businesses and governments to explore investment opportunities and establish partnerships. Ambassador of India to Japan Sibi George received CM Patel upon his arrival there, the Gujarat government said in a statement. The delegation held a meeting with Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki. Chief Minister Patel and other members of the delegation also visited Yamanashi Hydrogen Company, stated the release. They discussed with the Yamanashi governor about investment potential in Gujarat in the green hydrogen sector. Governor Nagasaki warmly welcomed Patel and the delegation and expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen the bilateral relations, the release said. He gave an

Semiconductors, Industry 4.0 to be discussed at Vibrant Gujarat 2024: CM

The CM also announced that the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat summit will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister, and the inauguration ceremony will be attended by heads of states

20 yrs of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: PM Modi on 2-day visit to Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from September 26 to 27, during which he will participate in a programme marking the completion of 20 years of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit and dedicate to the nation as well as lay the foundation stone of projects worth crores of rupees. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit started in 2003 when Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat. On September 27, around 10 am, the prime minister will participate in the programme marking the completion of 20 years of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. After that, around 12:45 pm, he will reach Bodeli in Chhotaudepur where he will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 5,200 crore. The prime minister will participate in the programme marking the completion of 20 years of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at the Science City in Ahmedabad. It will witness participation of industry associations

Over 71,000 Vibrant Gujarat projects implemented: Socio Economic review

Of total 1,04,872 projects proposed during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summits held in the state since 2003, more than 71,000 projects were commissioned while over 3,000 others are under progress, the Socio Economic Review of 2022-23 said. The report was tabled in the Gujarat Assembly on Friday as part of the state Budget for 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai. A total of 1,04,872 projects were filed for MoUs and investment intentions during Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summits held between 2003 to 2019. The last summit was held in 2019. Of these, 71,323 projects were completed while 3,080 projects were in the pipeline, it said. Citing data from the Annual Survey of Industries, the report said the number of factories in Gujarat increased from 26,842 in 2018-19 to 28,479 in 2019-20, showing a growth of 6.10 per cent. "The Net Value Added (NVA) by factory sector in the state has increased from Rs 1,88,028 crore in 2018-19 to Rs 1,90,257 crore in ...

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State govt calls off Vibrant Gujarat Summit amid rising Covid cases

Total active cases in Gujarat have crossed the 10,000-mark, up from nearly 4000 on January 1

Vibrant Gujarat Summit postponed by state govt due to COVID-19 surge

The Gujarat government on Thursday decided to postpone the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, that was to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 10

Gujarat govt 'determined' to hold Vibrant Summit amid rise in Covid cases

The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would kickstart in Gandhinagar from January 10 next year

MoUs worth Rs 14,165 crore signed before Vibrant Gujarat Summit

The proposals included a Rs 1,500 crore investment by Matter, an electric vehicle manufacturing company