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Gujarat Prepares Four-Zone VGRC Calendar Ahead Of Vibrant Summit 2027
Officials say the Regional Summits are not just about investment pitches but about aligning each zone’s strengths with sectors that can deliver sustainable jobs and growth
Aug 19, 2025 · 3 min read
With an eye on both tradition and industry, the Gujarat government will host its maiden North Gujarat regional summit at Mandal-Becharaji Special Investment Region. The event, scheduled for October 9 and 10, is designed to bring investment beyond automobiles, already present in the area, and into agriculture and animal husbandry activities, which are at the heart of the region’s economy. Officials describe the summit as a key step in shaping priorities for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) to be held in January 2027.
A senior official of the Industries department stated that ahead of the VGGIS, the state government is organising Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRCs) across four key zones of the state. These regional summits will help assess the types of industrial projects that can be established in different regions. Based on the review of all four VGRCs, specific sectors and investment areas will be identified for the 2027 global summit.
Mehsana Meet To Define State’s New Industrial Push
State Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput said that the North Gujarat summit will be held at Mandal-Becharaji SIR, Mehsana. This summit will focus on agriculture and food processing, automobiles andauto components, cotton, pharmaceuticals, engineering, green energy ecosystem, and tourism. Since regional summits are a vital part of the state’s industrial policy, they will help determine the scale, type of incentives, and tax-free zones to be offered to investors.
He added that the Industries department has named this summit the VGRC. In preparation, the Mandal-Becharaji Special Investment Region Development Authority (MBSIRDA) is fast-tracking developmental infrastructure projects. These ambitious projects will further strengthen the industrial landscape of North Gujarat, enhancing connectivity, capacity, and investment opportunities.
Mehsana VGRC To Boost Key Sectors:
Principal Secretary (Industries) Mamta Verma and Industries Commissioner Swaroop P said the upcoming VGRC in Mehsana is an extension of the globally renowned VGGIS model. The event will highlight North Gujarat’s economic potential in agriculture, dairy, food processing, and the automobile industry. Progress at MBSIR shows that the region is ready for investment and industrial growth, which will be showcased during the VGRC.
Preparations For The First Regional Summit:
➢ ₹190 crore investment: Construction of 33 km of roads completed
➢ ₹500 crore project: Water supply, sewerage, and industrial effluent pipelines nearing completion
➢ 66 km of town planning roads under construction
➢ ₹70 crore worth industrial infrastructure strengthening works nearing completion
➢ 20 MLD water treatment plant under development
➢ Three sewage treatment plants of 4–15 MLD capacity already built
➢ 19 MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) constructed for industries
Venues And Dates For VGRCs:
➢ North Gujarat (Mehsana): October 9–10, 2025
➢ Saurashtra-Kutch (Rajkot): January 8–9, 2026
➢ South Gujarat (Surat): April 9–10, 2026
➢ Central Gujarat (Vadodara): July 9–10, 2026
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