The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) was inaugurated at Marwadi University in Rajkot on January 11 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the inauguration, a series of B2B and B2G seminars were organised to foster dialogue and collaboration across key sectors.
Prashant Ruia, Director at Essar Capital, expressed his optimism about the region's future, stating, "Amazing development has taken place in Saurashtra and Kutch in the last 20 years. There is a huge possibility of development here in the future."
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has set up a comprehensive Health Pavilion at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026, underway at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, from January 11 to 15, to showcase flagship health programmes of the Government of India.
After participating in the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' in the divine presence of Somnath Dada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajkot to inaugurate the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: Saurashtra-Kutch' on Sunday. Upon the arrival of the Prime Minister at the Bedi APMC Helipad,
"Vibrant Gujarat is a very good opportunity for us to discuss business projects and cooperation. We had a very great time. We are looking forward to having President Zelenskyy this year in India so we can discuss the projects we can run together in India and Ukraine," he said.
He said that India was rapidly advancing towards becoming the world's third-largest economy and termed Saurashtra and the Kutch region a major centre for driving momentum for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that over the past two decades, the Vibrant Gujarat journey has become a global benchmark, and the Summit has gone beyond just investment and has become a strong platform for global growth, international cooperation, and partnerships.
Jio will launch a people-first artificial intelligence platform built in India, for India, and the world, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani announced on Sunday, at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra Region in Rajkot.
The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 for the Saurashtra-Kutch region will be held on January 11 and 12 in Rajkot, with a strong focus on renewable energy, sustainability, and future-ready infrastructure.