Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the Regional Economic Master Plan for Gujarat’s six economic regions at the inaugural Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Mehsana. The plan, a key milestone toward “Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat,” aims to boost regional development and expand the State’s economy through substantial public and private investments.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Patel said that the initiative “is a roadmap to achieve the goal of balanced regional development across all 33 districts and to expand Gujarat’s economy from its current size of $280 billion (FY 2023) to over $3.5 trillion.” The six regional plans encompass North Gujarat, Kutch, Central Gujarat, Saurashtra, Coastal Saurashtra, and Surat, each recognised for its economic potential and strategic importance.
Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present.
Under these plans, more than 500 projects have been identified, supported by investments exceeding ₹15 lakh crore (over US $200 billion). These projects are designed to strengthen the state’s industrial, service, tourism, and rural ecosystems. The Chief Minister added that “through Gujarat’s regional economic development, the aim is to realise the vision of ‘Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat.’”
