Vibrant Gujarat Summit: 3 MoUs signed to align ITI skills with manufacturing in Surat
Synopsis
Three industry-ITI MoUs signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat signal a concrete shift from investment optics to workforce alignment — with 40,000 seats across 92 ITIs being upgraded on industry demand and AI-integrated training on the horizon.
Key Takeaways
Three MoUs were signed between companies and ITIs across South Gujarat at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on 3 May 2025 .
The conference was held at Auro University, Surat , focusing on green jobs and advanced skilling.
More than 40,000 seats across 92 ITIs in South Gujarat are being upgraded based on industry demand.
State Labour and Skill Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya chaired the seminar and panel discussions.
Specialised training including AI is being introduced through industry-ITI MoUs under the 'Make in Gujarat, Skill in Gujarat' initiative.
Three industry-ITI agreements were formalised on the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (South Gujarat Zone) in Surat on Saturday, 3 May 2025, as the event shifted focus to green jobs, advanced skilling, and manufacturing competitiveness. The agreements, signed at Auro University, aim to align industrial training institute (ITI) curricula directly with employer needs across South Gujarat.
Key Developments at the Conference
Three companies entered into memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with ITIs across the South Gujarat region, formalising industry-academia linkages intended to bridge the skills gap in manufacturing and chemical sectors. The day's proceedings centred on two seminar tracks:
Point of View
000 ITI seats on industry demand, if executed well, could be a genuine model; the risk is that such agreements remain on paper unless there is a binding accountability mechanism for both industry partners and training institutes. The inclusion of AI in ITI curricula is forward-looking, but the Chemical and Petrochemical belt of South Gujarat also needs green transition skilling urgently — a gap the conference acknowledged but has not yet quantified in outcomes.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What MoUs were signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat?
Three companies signed memoranda of understanding with industrial training institutes (ITIs) across the South Gujarat region during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on 3 May 2025. The MoUs are aimed at aligning ITI training curricula with actual manufacturing and industry skill requirements.
What is the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference?
The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference is a zonal extension of the flagship Vibrant Gujarat Summit, originally launched when Narendra Modi was Chief Minister of Gujarat. The South Gujarat Zone edition was held in Surat, focusing on investment, skill development, and industrial growth for the region.
How many ITI seats are being upgraded in South Gujarat?
According to State Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, more than 40,000 seats across 92 ITIs in South Gujarat are being upgraded based on industry demand, with specialised training including AI being introduced through industry partnerships.
Who chaired the skilling seminar at the Surat conference?
The seminar and panel discussions on green jobs and advanced skilling were chaired by Gujarat's State Labour, Rural and Skill Development, and Employment Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya. Mission Director of the Gujarat Skill Development Mission, Kamlesh Rathod, also attended.
What are the expected outcomes of the Vibrant Gujarat skilling initiative?
Organisers expect stronger collaboration between industry and academia, increased employment opportunities for youth, and policy guidance for future skill development. The broader goal is to build a future-ready workforce under the 'Make in Gujarat, Skill in Gujarat' framework.
