A high-level delegation from the Government of Gujarat led by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed Chennai-based business groups, institutions and organizations seeking their participation in the Vibrant Gujarat 2011 Summit. Organized by the Government of Gujarat in Partnership with CII, the interactive meet showcased opportunities for investment, discussed trade partnerships and extended an invitation to investors for the much-awaited Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled on January 12 and 13, 2011 at the new, purpose-built Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
The Chief Minister was extended a warm welcome by over 400 industrialists at the event in Chennai. During the Industry Interaction Meet, the Chief Minister held one on one meeting with leading companies.
Speaking on the occasion, The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi said, “The people of Tamil Nadu and of Gujarat have a common bond drawing our people together: we are keen to pursue knowledge-driven activities, which are then transformed into business successes.
“The business success of people of Gujarat could largely be attributed to the peaceful environment in the state. In Gujarat, in spite of a very high degree of industrialization, peace in general and industrial peace in particular prevails. The people of the state have always supported the industry-friendly policies of the Government. We are very clear in our approach and development strategies, which are formulated in an integrated manner leading to all-inclusive growth.
“As Chief Minister, I extend to the business community of Tamil Nadu a hearty invitation to participate in the 2011 Vibrant Gujarat Summit, to see for yourselves the growth environment in Gujarat and to consider implementing your investment plans there.
Inviting the spinning mills in Tamil Nadu to expand their capacity by setting up new units in Gujarat, Modi said: “For the textiles industry we have a five F policy – farm (cotton) to fibre (yarn) to fabric (cloth) to fashion (garments) to foreign (garment exports). Gujarat guarantees assured quality power for 24 hours a day.”
Addressing businessmen, he said Gujarat was expanding its industrial infrastructure by promoting 13 special investment regions in addition to having around 60 special economic zones.
Modi invited them to invest in Gujarat with the offer of continuous supply of quality power, transparent governance and good infrastructure.
“This year Gujarat has completed 50 years of its formation as a separate state and is celebrating its Golden Jubilee. Ever since the state was formed in 1960, the people have collectively made efforts to achieve rapid growth in all spheres of activities. As a result, today Gujarat has been able to reach the pinnacle of the success ladder. The time is ripe to work with more even dedication to accomplish a vision for a better tomorrow: a Gujarat which is green, enlightened, healthy, prosperous and even more vibrant – to provide the best place to live in to all the citizens of the world. Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat!”
Addressing investors at the meet, Mr. Maheswar Sahu, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, said, “We are delighted to kick-start our national campaign for the Vibrant Gujarat 2011 Summit from Chennai by addressing investors here. Many Tamil Nadu-based companies have a strong presence in the State of Gujarat. We welcome more investments from across South India and we can promise Gujarat provides a world-class infrastructure and cutting-edge investment facilitation services.”
The Government of Gujarat will also be holding Industry Interaction Meets in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad over the next few weeks.
Modi quotes from Chennai
“In Gujarat education is in spirit of social service. Education is not a business in Gujarat or for Gujaratis. There will be a problem for those who want to set up an educational institution as business proposition therefore.”
“Gujarat has set up an institute for training teachers where campus recruitment will take place by 2015. We will export teachers to other nations as there is a demand for good teachers worldwide.”
“One should map the human resources based on their inherent strength and potential. In order to enhance their skill sets, training institutes should be established near them so that they can get jobs. Around 2,000 training institutes have been started in Gujarat till date.”
“As a chief minister I get several articles as gifts which I have handed over to the government. Around 8,000 articles received by me were auctioned off to realise Rs.20 crore to be used of improving girl child education.”
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