JP Nadda at VGRC South Gujarat concluding session in Surat
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda arrived in Gujarat on Saturday, 3 May 2025, to attend the concluding session of the third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – South Gujarat, held at Auro University in Surat. The two-day conference, which drew senior political figures, diplomats, and industry representatives, wrapped up with a high-profile valedictory programme marking a significant push for regional industrial investment.
Key Arrivals and Political Meetings
Before heading to the closing session, Nadda held a courtesy meeting in Ahmedabad with state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Jagdish Vishwakarma, shortly after his arrival in the state. He is scheduled to address the valedictory programme alongside Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil. State Finance Minister Kanu Desai delivered the opening address at the concluding session.
Book Launch and Valedictory Highlights
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released a book titled 'South Gujarat – The Industrial Catalyst' during the valedictory session, marking a centrepiece moment of the event. The concluding session also saw the presence of industrialist Dr Faruk Patel, Rwanda's High Commissioner Jacqueline Mukangira, and Ukraine's Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk, underscoring the conference's international dimension.
How the Conference Unfolded
The VGRC – South Gujarat kicked off on Friday at Auro University, where Chief Minister Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated the event. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Patil were also present during the inaugural proceedings. In his presentation titled 'South Gujarat as a Growth Centre', Sanghavi stated:
