{"id":8419,"date":"2024-01-10T22:44:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.businessupturn.com\/?p=8419"},"modified":"2024-01-10T22:44:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:14:46","slug":"pm-modi-inaugurates-10th-vibrant-gujarat-global-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/south-asia\/india\/pm-modi-inaugurates-10th-vibrant-gujarat-global-summit\/8419\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi inaugurates 10th vibrant Gujarat Global Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a grand inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on Wednesday,10th January marking two decades since the event\u2019s inception. The summit, held in Gandhinagar, is a testament to India\u2019s commitment to global collaboration and economic growth, with participation from 34 partner countries and delegates hailing from over 130 nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vibrant Gujarat Summit was conceptualized in 2003 under the leadership of then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Its inaugural edition, held during the Navratri festival, attracted over 1,000 delegates and dignitaries from 45 countries. Now, two decades later, the event has evolved into a global platform for fostering partnerships and showcasing economic opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running from January 10 to 12, this year\u2019s summit adopts the theme \u2018Gateway to the Future.\u2019 The significance of this edition is underscored by the presence of global leaders, with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan serving as the chief guest during the opening ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three-day summit is poised to host a multitude of events, including seminars and conferences covering globally relevant topics such as industry 4.0, technology and innovation, sustainable manufacturing, green hydrogen, electric mobility, and renewable energy. The focus on these areas aligns with the global push toward sustainability and the adoption of innovative technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key highlights of the summit is the anticipated signing of numerous projects and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the government and global companies. These agreements aim to propel industrial and technological growth in the state of Gujarat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, the Ministry of Development of the North-Eastern Region plans to leverage the platform to showcase investment prospects in the North-Eastern regions, adding a regional dimension to the summit\u2019s global outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conjunction with the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, the Vibrant Gujarat Trade Show was inaugurated by PM Modi on Tuesday. Spanning two lakh square meters at the Helipad Ground Exhibition Centre, the trade show is dedicated to themes such as \u2018Make in Gujarat\u2019 and \u2018Aatmanirbhar Bharat\u2019 (Self-Reliant India).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trade show, operating for two days for business engagement on January 10 and 11, will open to the general public on January 12 and 13. Participating countries, including Australia, Tanzania, UAE, Germany, Japan, and Vietnam, will showcase their industries, contributing to the themes of women empowerment, MSME development, new technology, green and smart infrastructure, and sustainable energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a prominent participant in the trade show, emphasizing \u2018Aatmanirbhar Bharat\u2019 with a display featuring a modified Su-30 MKI aircraft capable of integrating indigenous air-to-ground BrahMos missiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide an exclusive experience, all 136 delegates attending the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will be treated to specially curated vegetarian meals for three days. The state government, in collaboration with Leela Hotel, has introduced a \u2018Vibrant Bharat Thali\u2019 for exclusive golden cardholders, offering a diverse culinary journey showcasing the Taste of India and the flavours of Gujarat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the summit unfolds, the nation eagerly anticipates the outcomes of the signed agreements, the technological innovations showcased, and the potential economic impact on Gujarat and India as a whole. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit stands not only as a testament to India\u2019s economic prowess but also as a bridge connecting the nation to the global economic landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running from January 10 to 12, this year\u2019s summit adopts the theme \u2018Gateway to the Future.\u2019 The significance of this edition is underscored by the presence of global leaders, with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan serving as the chief guest during the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":8420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[5502,3918,4014,5489,5491,449,5490,5179],"class_list":["post-8419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india","tag-make-in-gujarat","tag-aatmanirbhar-bharat","tag-brahmos-missile","tag-gujarat-global-summit","tag-hindustan-aeronautics-limited","tag-india","tag-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan","tag-pm-modi"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8419"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8419\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}