Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Meets Industrialists and Investors in New Delhi

Gandhinagar : Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with leading industrialists and investors in New Delhi on Friday morning, ahead of the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, to be held in January next year.

Patel held one-to-one meetings with various leading entrepreneurs from India and abroad to discuss investment opportunities in Gujarat. He also discussed other issues, such as renewable energy and railway infrastructure.

Here is a summary of some of the key meetings:

• Paytm Founder and CEO VL Sharma: Sharma expressed his desire to start the project of Paytm connectivity in other states of the country through GIFT City of Gujarat. He also expressed keenness to tie up with the municipalities of the state for digital payment system for hawkers and small shopkeepers in urban areas of Gujarat.
• DCM Shriram Chairman and Senior Managing Director Ajay Shriram: Shriram discussed his chlor-alkali manufacturing unit in Gujarat and his company's partnership with Renew Power for renewable energy. He said that the recently announced Gujarat Renewable Policy 2023 will be very useful for this.
• JK Paper Limited Vice Chairman Harsh Pati Singhania: Singhania expressed his gratitude for the prompt clearance given by the State Government to the industries in Gujarat in terms of power, water and environment. He also expressed eagerness to invest more in the state.
• Railway Board Chairperson Jaya Sinha: Sinha discussed the progress in terms of DPR and tender in Dholera-Bhimnath, Ahmedabad-Dholera, Hazira-Surat, Abu-Ambaji-Taranga etc. of Gujarat and expressed gratitude for the prompt cooperation received from the state government. He also discussed with the state government regarding the development of various railway stations and high speed rail corridors.
• Borosil Limited Managing Director Shrivar Kheruka: Kheruka discussed his company's glass manufacturing plant in Bharuch, Gujarat and its plan to set up a tubing furnishing plant with an investment of Rs 100 crore. He also thanked the Chief Minister for the recently announced Gujarat Renewable Policy 2023.

Patel invited all of the industrialists and investors to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.

These meetings are a sign of the Gujarat government's commitment to attracting investment and developing the state's infrastructure. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is a major event that brings together businesses, investors, and government officials from around the world to discuss investment opportunities in Gujarat.