decade. He said that Gujarat has provided far-reaching solutions
tomany of the problems society faces. “We have created a model
which makes use of local resources and local talent. At the same
time, it offers solutions which are right and relevant in the global
perspective,” he declared.
The Chief Minister shared that Gujarat has wonmany awards over
the past decade and that the state has created a development
model that has brought smiles on the faces of millions of
people.
He stated, “We will enhance income of our farmers. We have
given round the clock power, broadband at village level. We will
set up world-class investment regions, smart cities. We have
taken initiatives in solar, wind energy. We are the highest job
creator in this country. Our new initiatives will lead to creation
of more than 3 million additional jobs. We are creating new
skill development institutions.” Shri Modi expressed joy that
a recent report ranked Gujarat as the top state in economic
freedom.
We have added newer agendas in this summit
Shri Modi shared that the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2013
has moved beyond the conventional investment oriented agenda,
and that new agendas were added to the summit. “This time, our
focus is on knowledge, technology and innovation. We want our
youth and our SMEs to particularly benefit. There is emphasis on
R&D, knowledge sharing and building cross-cultural partnerships,”
he affirmed.
The Chief Minister said that he wants the Vibrant Gujarat Summit
to become a bridge of technology, he wants it to be an incubator
for innovators and entrepreneurs and a lighthouse for sustainable
development.
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