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CM Bhupendra Patel Flags Off Gujarat’s Future: 500+ Projects, Regional Growth, and Japan Partnerships

CM Bhupendra Patel launches Gujarat’s Regional Economic Master Plan with over Rs. 15 lakh crore investment projects across six zones
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At the inaugural Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Mehsana, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupendra Patel unveiled the Regional Economic Master Plan for Gujarat’s six economic zones: North Gujarat, Kutch, Central Gujarat, Saurashtra, Coastal Saurashtra, and Surat. The ambitious strategy aims to expand the state economy from about $280 billion (FY 2023) to over $3.5 trillion, with equitable development across all 33 districts.

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Scale & Scope: 500+ Projects with Massive Investments

The roadmap includes more than 500 identified projects backed by investments exceeding Rs. 15 lakh crore (over US $200 billion). The plan targets strong growth in industry, services, tourism, and rural sectors. Mr. Patel emphasized that forging this cluster of projects is essential to elevate Gujarat to a global economic force.

Human Capital & Innovation: Skilling Centres and Centres of Excellence

A central pillar of the master plan is developing Regional Skilling Centres and Centres of Excellence, focusing on green skills, AI, logistics, and the blue economy. Through industry collaboration, these institutions aim to equip youth for future sectors and help generate an estimated 28 million new employment opportunities statewide.

Tech‑Driven Growth: High-Value Sectors in Focus

Gujarat’s strategy places advanced manufacturing, renewable tech, and services at the core. Key sectors include electric vehicles, battery storage, marine chemicals, biofuels, biologics, and industrial ceramics. In services, the state targets a 51 percent share by 2047, promoting global capability centres, product design, logistics, and financial services.

Coastal, Tourism & Rural Economies to Thrive

The master plan envisions boosting Gujarat’s 2,240 km coastline via port logistics, shipbuilding, fish processing, and maritime innovation. In tourism, growth strategies include wellness, medical value travel, heritage, eco, and cruise tourism. Simultaneously, rural economy initiatives will target agro‑processing, agritech, dairy, and renewable energy projects.

Infrastructure: Railways, Sea‑Links & Cold Chains

Over the next two decades, Gujarat plans transformative infrastructure investments: coastal railways, high‑speed interstate corridors, new sea‑links, airport expansion, cargo terminals, and cold chain systems. These are intended to improve interconnectivity and logistics efficiency across regions.

GRIT Think Tank: Data‑Driven Regional Policy Support

Mr. Patel also spotlighted the Gujarat State Institution of Transformation (GRIT), inaugurated in July 2025, as a strategic think tank. GRIT will employ data‑based methods to guide region‑specific growth, ensuring alignment with the national vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047.”

Global Partnerships: Japan Joins Gujarat’s Growth Journey

At the conference, Mr. Patel met with Japanese Ambassador Mr. ONO Keiichi to deepen ties in semiconductors, renewables, and high technology. He revealed that Japanese firms are drawn to Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem, and that key infrastructure in Dholera — hospitals, schools, logistics and power — will be ready by June 2026.

Path Forward: From Vision to Execution

With clearly defined regional plans, policy backing, global partnerships, and infrastructure commitment, Gujarat is charting a new growth trajectory. This master plan marks a turning point — transforming the state from regional powerhouse toward a pivotal contributor in India’s development narrative.

Also Read: Navratri 2025: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Joins Garba Celebrations Across East Ahmedabad


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