Speaking on the occasion Principal Secretary (Higher Education)
Shri Hasmukh Adhia gave details about the conference. Ms. Judith
Wolfson of the University of Toronto extended her best wishes
for the conference and pointed that such events create forums
for discussion and best practices.
Renowned industrialist Shri Sanjay Lalbhai said that such a conclave
has not been held anywhere in the country. He congratulated Shri
Modi and his team and added that the developed saga of Gujarat
in the last 10 years has touched every sector be it agriculture,
industry and services. He lauded the Government for the visionary
zeal and envisioning a future based on knowledge.
Mr. Toby Linden of the World Bank stated that it is a privilege
for the World Bank to be represented at the conference and
be a partner organization for the event. Shri Vineet Mittal of
Welspun congratulated Shri Modi for this record victory in the
Gujarat Elections and praised the strides of development in
Gujarat. Shri Rajiv Modi of Cadila Pharmaceuticals pointed that
Gujarat has made remarkable, appreciable and noticeable strides
in development. Ms. Samantha Harvey from the British Council
spoke on the occasion.
Cabinet Ministers Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, Shri Saurabh
Patel, Minister of State Smt. Vasuben Trivedi and Chief Secretary
Shri AK Joti and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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