Ahead of the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Business Summit in January 2019, Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani interacted with business tycoons in Mumbai and had a one to one meeting with them. Mr. Dilip Sanghavi of Sun Pharma also interacted with the CM for exploring the uses of renewable energy in pharmaceuticals and showed a keen interest to invest in the state in the same direction.
In the first phase of the meetings, the CM interacted with the Directors of Tata Sons Limited, RPG Enterprise Limited, Hiranandani Group, United Phosphorous Limited, Welspun Limited, State Bank of India and Abbot to discuss the possible projects and investments in the state. Mr. Rupani also interacted with Mr. Nikhil Meshwani of Reliance Industries. The CM extended an invitation to the business leaders and industrialists for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Business Summit in January 2019 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
The CM also directed his talk in the direction of setting up a 100 MLD Desalination Plant at Jodia on a PPP basis in order to curb the problem of potable water in Saurashtra. The CM also explored the areas of investments and business centres at GIFT city. He urged the businessmen to take advantage of Gujarat’s investment friendly policies. Mr. Rupani further talked of possible areas of investments in Gujarat in Defence and Aero Space Sector.
Chief Secretary Dr. J.N Sigh, ACS (Finance) Mr. Arvind Agrawal, ACS (Revenue) Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Principal Secretary of Industries and Mines Department Mr. M.K Das, Industries Commissioner Mrs. Mamata Verma, M.D of iNDEXTb and various other officers were present during the meeting.
CM appeals for Kutch in Mumbai
Addressing business leaders and the residents of Kutch in Mumbai, Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani talked about the affected areas in the state specially Kutch. He assured and gave detailed descriptions on the measures taken by the state government to support the district and its residents.
The Chief Minister talked of financial assistance of Rs.6800 for 2 hectares of land per farmer for ensuring their water requirements along with a master plan for ensuring 150 employment days. He added that the state government is on its toes to ensure that the people are able to meet the basic necessities in the area. There are as many as 1 lakh Grass Cards and there is a requirement of 12 lakh kg of grass for 11 lakh cattle in the district. He appealed the people there, especially the residents of Kutch settled in Mumbai, to support the state government and convert this adversity into an opportunity.
Chief Secretary Dr. J.N Singh, ACS (Revenue) Mr. Pankaj Kumar, MP Mr. Vinod Chavda, Ex- Minister Mr. Tarachand Chcheda and residents of Kutch settled in Mumbai were present during the same.
