at GIFT are for everyone. A person from any part of Gujarat can
join the fast pace development taking place in the world.”
He pointed that the world is changing and not only are new cities
being accepted but also their focus areas are being decided. Shri
Modi cited the examples of sports cities, medi-cities. “A new vision
for the development of cities is coming up and GIFT is a focus area
for financial activity,” said Shri Modi. He added that in GIFT, all
facilities would be available to the people at a very close range.
The Chief Minister expressed joy at the remarkable pace at which
the tower was completed. He stated, “It’s amatter of great joy that
such work has been completed in 14months. See how technology
has developed. The world is changing. Earlier to dig a canal or to
put small pipes it took years. Now there is such good technology
in construction and that is why in 14 months such work is ready.
The second tower will be ready soon.”
He further said that the large number of events happening during
the Vibrant Gujarat Summit show the heights of good governance
Gujarat has scaled. He termed Gujarat as a prime example of ‘Pro
People, Pro Active Good Governance (P2G2)’
Before Shri Modi spoke, Shri SudhirMankad (IAS Retd.), Chairman,
GIFT City spoke about the project and its salient features. Cabinet
Ministers Shri Nitinbhai Patel and Smt. Anandiben Patel were
present on the occasion. Chief Secretary Shri AK Joti and Shri IP
Gautam were the senior officials present on the occasion.
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