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Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference at Marwadi University as Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Mr Mukesh Ambani, Mr Ketan Marwadi, and Mr Jitu Bhai Chandarana highlight investment commitments, skill development, and regional growth

Mumbai, 12 January 2026: Organized by the Government of Gujarat, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference commenced its first day at Marwadi University, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and institutional representatives to discuss regional growth and investment opportunities.
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated 13 new smart industrial estates and a medical devices park at the conference. Addressing the gathering, Shri Narendra Modi underlined the importance of building an industry ready workforce and assured investors of Gujarat’s robust education and skill development ecosystem, positioning the state as a strong destination for long term investment.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel highlighted regional empowerment as a key pillar of India’s broader development agenda. He emphasized the role of regional growth in strengthening national economic progress and creating sustainable opportunities across sectors.
Major investment announcements during the day reinforced Gujarat’s growth outlook. The Adani Group committed an investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore in Kutch over the next five years. Reliance Industries announced plans to invest ₹7 lakh crore during the same period, with a focus on large scale employment generation and livelihood creation. Mr Mukesh Ambani also outlined plans for the development of an integrated clean energy ecosystem at Jamnagar, described as the world’s largest. He further shared the vision of establishing Jamnagar as India’s largest AI ready centre, aimed at enabling affordable access to artificial intelligence for citizens across the country.

Speaking at the event, Mr Ketan Marwadi, President, Marwadi University, said it was a proud moment for the institution to host the conference. He noted that academic institutions play a critical role in strengthening regional ecosystems by nurturing skilled talent, fostering innovation, and aligning education with industry and investment needs to support India’s long term economic growth. He added that the conference reflects a collective commitment toward innovation, sustainability, and quality investments.
Mr Jitu Bhai Chandarana, Vice Chairman and Co Founder, Marwadi University, said the conference serves as an important platform for driving investment led growth in the Kutch and Saurashtra regions. He stated that hosting the event reflects Gujarat’s strong governance, industry friendly environment, and long term vision for prosperity, while reaffirming the institution’s focus on education, innovation, and entrepreneurship to support sustainable employment.

Aligned with the “Vocal for Local” ethos, the conference brought together policymakers, thought leaders, and investors from across India to explore the unique potential of the Kutch and Saurashtra region, known for its maritime heritage, industrial base, and strong MSME networks. The event also witnessed global participation, reinforcing Gujarat’s international investment outreach.
In line with the visions of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Viksit Gujarat 2047, the first day featured focused discussions on sustainability, ports and logistics, agro and food processing, textiles, fisheries, minerals, and energy, setting the tone for region led and inclusive economic development.

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