Vibrant Gujarat Conference Empowers MSMEs in North Gujarat

The second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) - North Gujarat, held in Mehsana, spotlighted a Regional MSME Conclave on October 10, 2025. The event, themed 'Udyam Utkarsh: Strengthening MSMEs, Strengthening Bharat', aimed at fortifying small and medium enterprises to bolster India's economy.

Addressing the gathering, Gujarat's MSME Commissioner Shri Sandip J. Sagale (IAS) lauded the resilience of Gujarat's MSMEs, noting their critical role in employment, industrial output, and economic strength. Emphasizing the future, he outlined four focus areas: Customer Focus, Global Integration, Digital Transformation, and Resilience and Innovation, as pivotal for their sustainable growth amidst global challenges.

The event featured a presentation by Shri Meetul Patel, Founder of the Wadhwani Foundation, on the growth potential of Gujarat's MSMEs. He shared insights on virtual business growth accelerators for North Gujarat, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat. A panel discussion explored enhancing MSMEs' global competitiveness by integrating into global value chains and navigating trade dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)