"Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit getting investment opportunities for J-K": Union Minister Parshottam Rupala
Jan 12, 2024
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 12 : Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on Friday lauded the successful completion of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit and said that the platform has brought about a positive shift in the investment climate for Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking to ANI after the summit, Parshottam Rupala said, "We participated in the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 event. The summit was completed successfully."
"I believe that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced the Vibrant Summit back in 2003, he envisioned a platform that would bring together people from all sectors across the world for business, industry and innovation wherein they could share their ideas and plans," said Rupala.
"This vision was brought into reality today successfully from this platform. Delegates from more than 100 countries were here. It is great that through this platform Jammu and Kashmir is getting investment opportunities," Rupala added.
Rupala also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 had become fruitful through the successful completion of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
"I believe the way forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has become fruitful through this endeavour today," he said.
Earlier in the day, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed confidence in the positive response received from industrialists and anticipates an investment of Rs 2500-3,000 crores in the near future.
Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit during the Jammu and Kashmir State Seminar, LG Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, emphasising the crucial role of the central sector scheme led by Amit Shah.
Sinha applauded the central government for providing significant incentives, marking a positive shift in the investment climate for Jammu and Kashmir.
LG Sinha said, "Jammu has all the premier educational institutions of the country. No dearth of skilled manpower. Handloom export is increasing. 4 years of time will be remembered for the change. Crime is less than Gujarat".
"We will not welcome by red tape but with red carpet. Large magnesium deposits are also found, and natural resources are there in Jammu and Kashmir. Why should be invested in Jammu and Kashmir? - good for business and also provides better healthcare, he said.
He added, "PM Modi, after a long time, made it conducive to business. You will get maximum profit and will strengthen Jammu and Kashmir as part of India".The LG stressed the concerted efforts to establish a viable environment in the region, aiming to attract investments and solidify Kashmir's integration with India.
LG Sinha said, "Someone will only invest when there is some kind of profit...Investing in Jammu and Kashmir means investing in India, investing in the unity and integrity of India..."
Sinha acknowledged Gujarat's pivotal role in India's growth trajectory and acknowledged the wounds of the past, expressing optimism about the transformative changes witnessed in the last four years.