Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has anointed Gujarat as the primary engine powering Viksit Bharat 2047. During a high-profile conclave, he articulated a comprehensive strategy leveraging the state’s strengths for national prosperity.
Gujarat’s credentials are impeccable: top-ranked in logistics performance, highest groundwater recharge, and leader in MSME contributions. Goyal highlighted how public-private partnerships have built mega infrastructure like the Sardar Sarovar Dam and world-class expressways.
The minister mapped out a growth trajectory: semiconductor fabs by 2026, AI innovation districts, and maritime clusters rivaling Singapore. Gujarat’s petrochemical complexes will feed downstream industries, creating millions of jobs.
‘This is Gujarat’s moment to lead India’s renaissance,’ Goyal proclaimed. He detailed incentives like land banks, power subsidies, and R&D grants attracting Tesla, Foxconn, and Adani’s mega projects. The state’s startup ecosystem, with 50 unicorns, rivals Bangalore.
Investment pledges crossed Rs 1 lakh crore, spanning renewables (60 GW target), aerospace, and medtech. Goyal underscored digital transformation via GIFT City’s IFSC, positioning Gujarat as Asia’s financial nerve center.
Community-focused growth includes tribal development zones and coastal economic regions. With policy continuity assured across governments, Gujarat emerges as the safest investment bet. Goyal’s message resonated: united efforts will make Viksit Bharat 2047 not just a slogan, but India’s lived reality.