Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (NationPress) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference commenced on Thursday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel officially opening the Trade Show and Exhibition in Mehsana. The event also saw the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who oversees Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT.

This exhibition embodies the ethos of ‘Viksit Bharat – Viksit Gujarat’, highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements crucial for regional development.

During the event, Ashwini Vaishnaw, CM Patel, and other dignitaries explored numerous stalls at the VGRC exhibition, learning about the latest technological developments from exhibitors.

More than 400 exhibitors from various sectors such as agriculture, food processing, and renewable energy are participating, along with prominent corporate entities and public sector units.

Delegations from international locations including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands are also present at the conference.

In a social media post, CM Bhupendra Patel shared visuals from the exhibition, stating, “This magnificent display aligns with Narendra Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and ‘Vocal for Local’, uplifting MSMEs, startups, and innovators across Gujarat.”

The trade show is being held in an exhibition space covering approximately 18,000 square meters, featuring over 400 exhibitors from a range of industries, including agriculture, food processing, and renewable energy.

This initiative aims to unite innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, foreign buyers, major corporations, governmental departments, public sector enterprises, and global partners to promote a vision of a self-reliant India that champions local initiatives and sustainable economic growth.

Notable corporate participants include Torrent, Welspun, NHPC, NTPC, Cosol, Suzlon, Avada, Nirma, INOX, Adani, Maruti Suzuki, Power Grid Corporation Limited, and ONGC.

With the theme 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi', the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference celebrates local entrepreneurship, rural innovation, and community development.

This event is set to invigorate regional empowerment, foster global collaboration, and promote sustainable progress, furthering the goal of transitioning 'Developed Gujarat to Developed India'.