Surat, June 10, 2026: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has demanded greater incentives for the backward and tribal areas of South Gujarat under the proposed new industrial policy of the Gujarat government. In this regard, the chamber submitted a representation to Gujarat's Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, urging the inclusion of Vyara and Valod in Tapi district and Mangrol taluka in Surat district in 'Category-1' or at least 'Category-2'.
The chamber's president Ashok Jirawala and officials stated that the current industrial classification of these talukas does not align with their actual development needs and future industrial potential. The chamber believes that reclassification to a higher category would enable these areas to receive more economic incentives and government support. The representation noted that Vyara taluka in Tapi district is currently classified as Category-3, while Valod is in Category-2.
Similarly, Mangrol taluka in Surat district is also classified as Category-3. The chamber has demanded that Vyara and Valod be included in Category-1 and Mangrol in at least Category-2 or Category-1. According to the chamber, all three areas are connected to National Highway-6 and National Highway-48, and being close to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the Bardoli area makes them suitable locations for industrial expansion.
Due to rising land prices and scarcity in developed areas of Surat and its surroundings, there is a need for alternative areas for new industries. The representation also mentioned that land is relatively available at lower prices in these talukas, the population density is low, and there is a sufficient local tribal and rural workforce. Therefore, if the government provides additional subsidies and incentives in the new industrial policy, significant investments can be attracted here.
SGCCI expressed confidence that many entrepreneurs and investors from South Gujarat are interested in establishing new industries in these areas. The chamber believes that this move will create new employment opportunities for local youth, reduce migration to cities, and accelerate the economic development of tribal and backward areas. The chamber hopes that the state government will prioritize the perspective of regionally balanced development while preparing the new industrial policy and pave the way for the development of areas like Vyara, Valod, and Mangrol as new industrial centers in South Gujarat.
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