VGRC North Gujarat: Pioneering Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Global Collaborations

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for North Gujarat is set to become a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship on October 9-10, 2025, as it takes place at Ganpat University in Mehsana. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the conference is a key step toward the vision of Viksit Gujarat - Viksit Bharat by 2047.

This milestone event will see notable figures, including India's Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan, and Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who will witness cutting-edge technology displays at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition. The event will converge innovators, MSMEs, investors, startups, and global partners aiming to advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat and sustainable economic growth. Significant international participation is on the cards with partner countries like Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam contributing, alongside The Netherlands for agriculture-focused seminars.

The conference's trade show will spread across a vast 18,000 sq. m., housing over 400 exhibitors from diverse sectors like Agro & Food processing and Renewable Energy. Engaging key players such as Torrent, Welspun, NHPC, and Adani, the event offers exclusive pavilions for Agri-Tech, Green Energy, and Food-Tech, additionally promoting local enterprise development through a Vendor Development Program with participants like Dudhsagar Dairy and ONGC. The initiative will also streamline international trading with a Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet and foster a robust startup culture with Udyami Mela. This holistic event aims to promote regional empowerment and strengthen India's global initiatives in sustainable and cultural domains.

(With inputs from agencies.)