Prime Highlights-
- 25 Smart Gujarat Industrial Development Corporations (GIDCs) will offer modern facilities, technology-driven services, and integrated industrial zones.
- Landmark projects like GIFT Cityand Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) are designed to position Gujarat as a major trade and investment hub.
Key Facts-
- By 2035, Gujarat aims to lead India in industrial output, setting benchmarks in infrastructure, investor support, and economic growth.
- Projects like GIFT City and Dholera SIR are expected to attract international investors, enhancing Gujarat’s position on the global manufacturing map.
Background-
Gujarat is aiming to become India’s leading state as a manufacturer in 2035; this is a signal of industrial ambition. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced this during the ASSOCHAM event.
The event invited entrepreneurs and industry experts and covered the state government’s plans to create a business-friendly culture to encourage innovations and develop an investment-friendly environment.
“Ease of Doing Business” was highlighted by Sanghavi as it attracts domestic and international companies. He also mentioned, “We are looking forward to making simple, transparent ideas so the business grows fast without any obstacles, the state policies are made to support the entrepreneurs”.
Gujarat’s plan is to develop the 25 Smart Gujarat Industrial Development Corporations (GIDCs). This is to offer modern infrastructure, updated facilities, and a tech-driven approach. GIFT City and Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) are designed to attract global investors and make the state a trade and commerce hub.
This session included collaboration between the government and private sectors, also ensuring that policymaking works with business needs. Gujarat hopes to build sustainable industrial growth and to provide large-scale opportunities for employment and innovation by strengthening the public-private partnerships.
Gujarat is in the process of positioning itself as a top destination for manufacturing investment across India. By 2035, Gujarat is expected to set the standards for infrastructure, investor support, and economic growth and is also expected to lead the country in industrial output. This makes Gujarat a key player in the global manufacturing landscape.
