The two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) for South Gujarat is set to commence on Friday at Auro University, offering a 12,000 square meter platform for MSMEs and global companies to display the region's industrial capabilities and enhance business networking.
Exhibition Schedule and Activities
The exhibition will initially cater to business visitors, opening to the general public from Sunday for a three-day period. Alongside business activities, attendees can enjoy cultural performances, live demonstrations, and daily lucky draws.
Key Sectors on Display
Major sectors featured include textiles and garments through a Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM), chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and agro products, and engineering. Following successful editions in Mehsana and Rajkot, the Surat edition aims to strengthen South Gujarat's industrial ecosystem through seminars, B2B and B2G meetings, and new opportunities for MSMEs.
Conference Highlights
The conference will host seminars, panel discussions, and round-table sessions on emerging sectors. Day one will focus on agriculture, textiles, chemicals, start-ups, nuclear energy, fertilisers, and natural gas, along with sessions on women empowerment by Japan and Ukraine. Day two will feature an MSME conclave covering gems and jewellery, circular economy, skill development, aerospace and defence, fisheries, green energy, and urban economic development.
International Participation
A special RBSM in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations will see participation from over 45 foreign buyers from more than 15 countries, including the UK, Australia, Romania, and the UAE.
Mango Festival and Horticulture Seminar
A Mango Festival from May 1 to 5 will run alongside the event, with 40–50 farmers from South Gujarat selling carbide-free mangoes and showcasing Indian and international varieties. A horticulture seminar is also scheduled on May 1.
Single Click Payment Program
Meanwhile, the state's Industries and MSME department organized a "Single Click Payment Program" on Thursday, with deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi overseeing the transfer of Rs 1,349.50 crore to 11,029 beneficiaries via e-payment. Under MSME schemes, Rs 299.75 crore was disbursed to 7,495 beneficiaries, Rs 538.76 crore to 3,423 beneficiaries in the textile sector, and Rs 510.99 crore to 111 large industry beneficiaries.
