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EDII REPORTS 125

Powering Growth

...Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 #VGGS24

The MSME Conclave on 12th January 2024, as a part of VGGS24 was in consonance
with the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's clarion call for Viksit Bharat @
2047, and the pivotal role of MSMEs in shaping our economy. The Conclave witnessed
participation of renowned national and global industry players, government officials
and other eminent stakeholders to deliberate on the role of MSMEs in the nation's
journey towards development.

At the inaugural session of the Conclave One of the significant highlights of the event
was the Institute, a Coffee Table Book, developed by EDII - 'Rising Micro Enterprises to
Build Inclusive MSME Sector in Gujarat', was released by distinguished dignitaries - (2nd
from R) Shri Narayan Rane, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India;
(R) Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat; (L) Shri S. J. Haider, IAS,
Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & Mines Department, Govt. of Gujarat & EDII
Governing Board, and (2nd from L) Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.

The inaugural session was also attended by distinguished dignitaries, including Shri
Balwant Singh Rajput, Hon'ble Industries Minister of Gujarat; Shri Harsh Sanghvi,
Hon'ble Minister of State for Industries; Shri Jagadish Vishwakarma, Hon'ble Minister
of State for MSMEs and other well-known leaders shared their valuable perspectives
on the indispensable role of MSMEs in leading growth and development.

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