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Gandhinagar,Date: January 12, 2015

Press ReleaseWorld Leaders brainstorm on achieving Vision of 100 smart cities

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit provides ideas to enhance livability in smart citiesGandhinagar: Urban centres are the drivers of growth. Cities play a crucial role in developing and delivering effective social policies. The city systems and service delivery mechanisms are under mounting environmental, social and economic pressures. To make our cities smart and smarter is a prime necessity today, not only to enhance livability but to also create more growth opportunities for our youth.With this vision, Urban Development & Urban Housing Department of the Government of Gujarat organized a Seminar on Smart Cities for Next Generation as a part of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015, currently underway at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.The gathering was addressed by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty. He said that, “Smart cities should be all inclusive and affordable at the same time.” Pushing for PPP model in smart cities, the Union Minister invited private participation, while assuring that the government would provide viable funding wherever required. Mr Mogens Jensen, Denmark Minister of Trade and Investment highlighted how Gujarat could save up to USD 700 million annually through correct policies and measures relating to smart cities. The forum brought global best practices and actionable solutions needed to make our cities smart, likable and livable. Speakers deliberated on 4 critical aspects of smart cities, namely smart housing, intelligent waste management, urban mobility and financing.Canada, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands were the Partner Countries and UN HABITAT, NIUA, WRI, All India Institute of Local Self Government, Canada-India Business Exchange, Good Governance Foundation, Indo-Canadian Business Chamber and University of Minnesota were the Partner Organizations of this seminar. Over 1000 delegates from 22 countries and from over 20 Indian states participated. 15 MoUs were signed during the seminar. A few key ones were:

Finish Waste Management Consortium (FWMC) pledged cooperations in Municipal Solid Waste Management, Lake, Pond, & River Environmental Restoration.

SDB Diamond Bourse committed to develop the world largest diamond bourse in Surat.

IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd. proposed to set up a multi model dedicated freight corridor.



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Experts and Policy makers discuss Water Security,Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Gandhinagar: Addressing the ongoing global debate on ‘Sustainable Development,’ intertwined with the concerns around climate change and water security, Department of Water Supply of Gujarat organized a seminar during Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, bringing together policy makers, experts and investors to deliberate of the subjects. Shri Vijay Rupani, Minister for Water Supply, of the state government welcomed all the delegates. Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman, IPCC, and Director General TERI, Mr. Mogens Jensen, Denmark Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation and Shri. Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India were the eminent speakers. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the launch of ‘Jal Saksharta Abhiyan’ (Water Literacy Programme) to ensure awareness of water security among masses. He said, “Pilot project 2015 cleaning Ganga will also take care of cleaning all other rivers in the country. It is our mission to ensure water security by 2025, he emphasized. In his address, Dr. Pachauri talked about changes in the global water cycles, the warming of the oceans and their acidification as a result of 30% of the carbon dioxide emitted since the beginning of industrialization. Mr. Jensen stressed that India is projected to be reaching a ‘water stressed’ situation and will face the largest urban expansion in next fifty years with far reaching consequences. Prof. Benedito Braga, President, World Water Council, Sao-Paolo, Brazil; Dr. peter Brabeck – Letmathe, Chairman, Nestle, Switzerland and Dr. Bindu Lohani, Vice President, ADB, Manila and other experts in the sector addressed the distinguished gathering. 9 MoUs were signed during the seminar. A few key MoUs were:• Calcium Carbonate Santosh Agro Chemicals committed to purification of CaCO3• Joint association of EVAKry, Finland and Vaghani Group India pledged to transfer of technology and know-how in the field of ship building, repair and recycling.• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. proposed to design, build and operate a refrigerated propane Butane/LPG import terminal



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Preventive Health care services need of the hourGujarat ready to adopt new policies

to ensure ‘Health for All’Gandhinagar: Government of Gujarat organized a special seminar on “Health for ALL: Leveraging Technology, Innovations & Enablers” on the second day of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, 2015. The Partner organizations of the event were World Health Organizations, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), John Hopkins University (Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Healthcare has always been the backbone of the society, and consequently an aid to its growth and development. As we move towards a future with increasing population and rising healthcare costs, technology must play a central role for healthcare reforms to contain costs, improve access and save lives. The seminar provided a platform for experts, industry leaders and policy makers to deliberate on leveraging technology, innovation and enablers for making healthcare services available and affordable for all. The discussions shed light on the persisting issues in healthcare sector and showed a way forward to achieve universal healthcare. The seminar touched upon some very pertinent topics, including new-born care, specialized care and use of mobile telephony for making healthcare services accessible to all. With increasing accessibility of mobile phones, Health services must be leveraged to expand the horizons of healthcare services. Latest technologies and trends in pharmaceutical industry were also discussed in the seminar. It was emphasized that taking healthcare services to each and every citizen is of utmost importance in this era.Dr Nata Menabde, WHO Representative in India said, “Health is not only about treating sick people but also about making people healthy, so that they can lead a happy life. There is a need for preventive health services”Shri Nitin Patel, Minister of Health, Government of Gujarat, highlighted, “Gujarat received an award from UNICEF for our Pulse polio mission which was implemented from 1995. We have not registered any new case after 2007.”The seminar was attended by more than 500 Healthcare Professionals across the Country. The purpose was to take stock of the present Health Scenario; decide the post MDG agenda and chart ways to achieve them through Technology, Innovation & Enablers.

Eminent speakers who addressed the event were Ms. Dipika Damerla, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), Canada; Mr. Louis-Georges Arsenault, Country Head, UNICEF; Prof. Alain Labrique, Associate Professor, Dept of International Health; Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals; Prof. Pranab Kumar Datta, Head MST, IIT Kharagpur; Mr. Girish Krishnamurthy, VP and Head, Healthcare Products & Platform, TCS; Prof. Dileep Mavlankar, Director, IIPH – Gandhinagar and Mr. Pankaj R. Patel, CMD, Zydus cadila.11 MOUs were signed. A few key MoUs were:• ACHI Hospital Pvt. Ltd. pledged to provide 325 bedded pediatric super specialty hospital in Surat & South Gujarat• Health Care Global enterprise Ltd. committed to make 300 bedded new hospital in Ahmedabad• Shankaracharya Helath Care pledged in the field of Healthcare• Farbe Firma proposed to start world class centre for excellence with R&D centre for new drug



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Government of Gujarat launches the Gujarat State Innovation Portal

India to focus of Innovations businesses which offer cost-effective and efficient solutions

Gandhinagar: Innovations are drivers of development and growth. With their cutting-edge role in enhancing productivity, boosting growth, increasing efficiency and creating new economic opportunities, the culture of innovation as well as innovative mindset promises to offer cost-effective and efficient solutions to the society. The State Government is committed to establish institutional mechanism to encourage innovation, characterized by scientific temper and a spirit of inquiry and reform. Government of Gujarat organized a seminar on the theme “Innovation: The Torchbearer of 21st Century.”Gujarat has been one of the pioneering States in spearheading innovative projects and models in fields as diverse as science and technology, agriculture and animal husbandry, trade and industry, education and health to name a few sectors.Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel graced the event and launched the Gujarat State Innovation Portal set up by Gujarat State Innovation Council, and the Center on Intellectual Property Rights constituted at GNLU, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Signing of several investment intentions took place across 3 sectors namely Higher & Technical Education, Information Technology and Biotechnology for strategic partnerships and collaborations aimed at boosting innovation, research and development, and funding innovations for bringing ideas to reality. MOUs were signed in sector of Biotechnology and Information Technology by Department of Science and Technology, etc. Shri Y. S. Chowdary, Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Govt of India and Shri Govindbhai Patel, Minister for Energy and Petrochemicals, Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat inaugurated the event and gave special address. Shri Chris Alexander, Minister for Citizenship and Immigration, Canada was the Guest of Honor. He announced that Canada is the first country in the world to start e-registering entrepreneur’s immigration. This process will help expedite the process to just 6 months. Shri R. S. Sharma, Secretary, Department of Electronics and IT, Government of India also spoke. An audio Visual Film on Innovation depicting the vision of the State Government was shown during the seminar.The seminar was organized with the aim to foster a holistic innovation ecosystem and pave the way for a Innovation roadmap for the state of Gujarat. The event hosted

discussions on innovations in various sectors such as Technology, Defence, Social Sectors, Agriculture, Genetics, ICT, Automobile, Healthcare etc. Two technical sessions were organized - “Innovation for Sustainable Development and Social Impact” and “Fostering an Innovation Ecosystem”. The seminar saw a wide participation of over 450 delegates from India and world over. Some key participants in the seminar were Nobel Laureate Dr. Adam Fenech, Prof. University of Prince of Edward Island, Canada; Mr. S. K. Mishra, Brahmos, India, Prof. Anil Gupta, IIM Ahmedabad. 10 MoUs were signed in this seminar. A few key MoUs were• CVC India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. committed to build Commercial Scale 2nd Generation Bio-refinery• Biocon Pvt. Ltd. proposed to build Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Research & manufacturing facility• Hubtown Ltd. pledged to develop Biotech Park and Industrial infrastructure and MARINE and food processing Park and agriculture R&D development infrastructure



Press ReleaseGoI launches its “Jal Saksharta Abhiyan”

By 2019 every household in India will have 24*7 energyGandhinagar: On Day 2 of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, 2015 a theme seminar on “Sustainable Energy for All” was organized to deliberate on the vital role energy plays in economic development. Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Power, Coal and New Renewable Energy, Government of India, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Under Secretary General & Special Representative, United Nations, Dr. P. K. Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Mogens Jensen Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation, Denmark, Ms. Hannele Holtinnen, Principal Scientist & Research Coordinator, International Energy Agency, Sir David Anthony King, Emeritus Professor in Physical Chemistry, University of Cambridge and Mr. Vicente Guallart, Chief Architect, Barcelona City Council were the eminent speakers at the seminar. They shared their experiences and vision on the need to utilize every possible source of energy in a sustainable, cost effective and environment friendly manner. Dr. Yumkella stressed on the need for sustainable development, which is impossible without sustainable energy. Access to modern energy services is fundamental to human development and is an investment in the collective future. He said, “We have come here to take lessons from India back to Africa. We want to work harder towards solar collision and/or renewable energy collision. It is important to lower the cost of energy storage. There is a need to democratize energy.”Mr. Piyush Goyal, in his keynote address, focused on how energy sector represents a basket of opportunities for socio-economic development for booming economies like India. He stressed on the need of identifying the gap between availability of resources and lack of access to energy and complimented progressive Indian states such as Gujarat for promoting development through multiple renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. He said, “By 2019 GoI will work to get two trillion energy which will help us fulfill PM’s vision to supply 24*7 energy to all households and for agriculture & commercial purposes. We need a large investment to the tune of 250 Billion dollars for this. GoI is seriously working to take up the sustainable energy agenda.””Two theme-based sessions followed the inaugural session, on “Leveraging Frontier Technologies to Scale up Integration of Renewable Energy” and “Sustainability through Energy Efficiency”. The first session was moderated by Dr. P.K. Mishra. The speakers discussed the technical, commercial and regulatory challenges that emerge when

integrating renewables into power systems. They analyzed its implications in terms of operations, planning, costs and policy making. How advancements in storage technologies could help complement solar generation to reduce overall generation costs and increase the quality of power supply was also discussed. “Sustainability through Energy Efficiency had extensive discussion on Barcelona city’s experience of improving end-use energy efficiency. Further, discussions on current state of technological advances in energy efficient lighting, and an innovative experiment in demand-side management and energy efficiency in agriculture carried out in North Gujarat were done. The seminar had participation of more than 350 experts and delegates from across India and the world.4 MOUs have signed during the seminar. A few key MoUs were:• CLP India Pvt. Ltd. committed for a 2000MW imported coal base power project with M/s. China Light & Power Ltd.• GSPC Gas Co. Ltd. pledged to estabilish City Gas distribution Network in 200 villages across the state with GSPC.• Torrent Solargen Ltd. proposed for a 51 MW solar\based power project at Charnka Solar Park Patan.



Press ReleaseGovt. of India plans tax relaxation for FDI

Issues of growth & development needs to rise above politics: Arun JaitleyGandhinagar: The World Inc. gathered today at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 to deliberate on financing and fueling India’s growth model. A growing India offers opportunity across sectors in an investor-friendly environment from consumer goods and pharmaceuticals to infrastructure, energy and agriculture. With its strong services sector (comprising 50% of India's economy), particularly in knowledge-based services (IT, software and business services) India has proved that industrialization and the export of commodities and resources is not the only path to rapid economic development.With this background, Ministry of Finance, Government of India; Finance Department, Gujarat Government and GIFT City organized the Invest in India Summit 2015. Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance, addressed the Summit along with Shri Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Finance; Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, Finance Secretary; Dr. Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance and Dr Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Dept. of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance and many others spoke on the occasion.Minister Arun Jaitley stressed that there is a need for credible governance to ensure continuous flow of FDI. Government of India plans to make aggressive changes in tax laws. He said, “In order to attract investment, India needs stability of Governance.” He also emphasized distribution of poverty is not the solution to India’s growth. The issue of growth and development has to rise above politics for our country to develop. Dr. Subramanian showcased investment growth in India since 2000. This event highlighted the prerequisites to take the growth of India to the next well.14 MOUs were signed during the seminar. A few Key MoUs were:• Bombay stock Exchange proposed to Develop International Exchange in GIFT SEZ-IFSC

• Master Card Asia Pacific Pvt. Ltd. committed to provide its expertise in innovative technology to facilitate seamless and secure electronic commerce.• P. P. Sawani Knowledge City, will start self finance ITIs in Ahmedabad

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) will work towards training students in finance and financial services

Savani Knowledge city, Surat will work for college and higher level education



Press ReleaseFuture of India depends of SMEs

Government of Gujarat introduces new industrial policy with special incentives for SMEs

Gandhinagar: A Seminar on ‘SME Convention: Gearing up for Global Competitiveness’, organized by Government of Gujarat as a part of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, shed lights on the opportunities for SMEs of Gujarat and India. The convention was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Gujarat – Smt. Anandiben Patel. Shri Kalraj Mishra, Union Minister of MSME was the Guest of Honour. Shri Giriraj Singh. Minister of State, MSME, GoI and Gujarat Finance Minister, Shri Saurabhbhai Patel were special dignitariesThe Convention, which had over 5000 participants, was attended by SMEs, new and emerging entrepreneurs, representatives from the trade organizations, Industrial Associations, Chambers of Commerce and Industry and other business organizations. Mr. Kalraj Mishra stressed, “Most of the big companies started their journey as small enterprises. We should acknowledge that many developed countries depend on their SMEs. ”Chief Minister Anandiben highlighted, “SMEs sector has been playing pivotal role in poverty alleviation and employment generation in Gujarat. Thus my government would ensure efforts to promote this sector. There is a need to provide common branding and marketing platform for small and medium industries. Our government is inviting entrepreneurs of SME sector with a positive approach.”Minister Saurabh Patel said, “We have recently introduced new industrial policy with special incentives for the small and medium industrial groups in the state, which will give further impetus to the sector. We will cover every section of the society in SMEs including women, youth, SC, ST etc.”“Small and medium sector is a major source of employment. Our government is planning to come up with quality upgradation schemes for the MSME sector. The sector would help realize PM’s dream of ‘Make in India’, he further added. A galaxy of expert International speakers from the Asian Development Bank, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and International Network for SME (INSME) were demonstrated opportunities for SMEs at global level as well as in the Indian context. The well attended convention was a great opportunity for all SMEs and emerging entrepreneurs to understand how to explore and imbibe new technology, innovation in production of quality products, and how SMEs can be globally competitive. The International speakers gave in depth knowledge on major areas such as SME Competitiveness- Access to Finance, Participation of SMEs

in Global Value Chain and on Technology transfer vs SMEs – the challenge within Global Environment. There was special session to showcase nine case studies of leading companies in SMEs sector from Gujarat. A short film was also showcased on the journey of each entrepreneur and was shown during the convention. This SME Convention: Gearing up for Global Competitiveness gave clear message to participants that nothing is impossible in life.10 MoUs were signed during the seminar. Some key ones were:• Kenbell Extrusion committed itself to Aluminum Profie• BlueCross Animal Healthcare pledged to work upon projects related to animal feeds and poultry feeds• Prasad engineers proposed to execute different types of engineering work



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Bahrain posses simplicity, values andstrength, says Ms Vivian Jamal

Gandhinagar, Monday: Ms Vivian Jamal, Executive Director Economic Development Board of Bahrain, today said, “The Bahrain posses three virtues – simplicity, values, and strength – in every fields. These three virtues are very essential for making business with us.”Speaking at ‘The Bahrain’s Country Seminar’ as a part of ongoing 3-day long 7 th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015 being held at the Mahatma Mandir here on second-day, Monday, Ms Vivian said, “The Bahrain is the country which is giving freedom in every field.”The seminar was attended by Gujarat’s minister of state for woman and child welfare Dr. Vasuben Trivedi and Gujarat’s Parliamentary Affairs Secretary Mr. Jethabhai Solanki.Ms. Vivian further stated that the Gujarat and India are famous for offering warm and good hospitality to their guests. Similarly, the Bahrain is also a gulf-country which embracing every culture. The Bahrain’s market is most advanced in the entire world. We have free-trade agreement with most of important countries of the world.She further added that for any foreign companies it is not essential to make partnership with a local company to set up business and trade in Bahrain. Not only that the foreign company can establish its business anywhere in Bahrain. It can buy properties in any part the country.“In Bahrain the citizens have total freedom to practice any religion and culture”, she said and added that as many as 7 Hindu temples are in the Bahrain.Later, she had made interaction with investors and business persons to answer their trade related queries.Indian born, Ms Dharmi Magdani, Country manager – Economic Development Board of Bahrain, had also spoken on the occasion.

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Chief Minister Anandiben Patel pays homage toSwami Vivekanand on his 153rd Birth Anniversary

*******Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel today paid floral homage in front of his oil-paint in the State Assembly to Swami Vivekanand on his 153rd Birth Anniversary.

Along with MLAs, Assembly Speaker Mr. Ganpatsinh Vasava, Chief Whip Mr. Pankajbhai Desai, Deputy Chief Whip Mr. Atmaram Parmar, City Worshipper also paid homage to Swami Vivekanand.

On this occasion, Mrs. Patel addressed school children present here in the State Assembly campus about the biography of Swami Vivekanand.

This should be noted that Mrs. Patel paid floral homage to the oil painting of Swamiji here in the land of Dandi Kutir in Mahatma Mandir on the occasion of his birth anniversary. On this occasion Union Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley also was present. The Secretary of Youth Service and Cultural Activities Department and Commissioner of Information Mr. Bhagyesh Jha welcomed Mrs. Patel.

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015Union Health Minister Mr. Naddha pays courtesy visit to CM

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Union Health Minister Mr. J. P. Naddha paid courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel today here in Mahatma Mandir.

As a part of Vibrant Summit, the Union Minister Mr. Naddha was came to be a part of the seminar organized on “Health for All”. Mrs. Patel informed Mr. Naddha about the new initiations such as Mukhyamantri Amrutam-Ma Vatsalya Yojna and malnutrition free campaign by Government of Gujarat.

She also informed him about to extend Primary-Community Health Centre to make available health services at their door-steps of the poor people. On this occasion State Health Minister Mr. Nitinbhai Patel also was present.

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015German delegation meets CM

*******Prepared to sign MoU with GSPC in Gas-Oil Research sector

*******On the 2nd day of Vibrant Summit, the Chairman and CEO of E-on SC Mr. Jhonis Taisin met Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel today here in Mahatma Mandir and discussed with her about the possibilities of investments in Power, Non-traditional Power Resources and Oil-Gas Researches, Tunneling and Transportation sectors.

Further, he also informed Mrs. Patel about to sign a MoU with GSPC to tie-up in Power-Gas-Oil research sectors.

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015Astrakhan Gov organizes One-to-One meeting with CM

*******On the 2nd day of 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Governor of Astrakhan Mr. Alexander Zilki today paid courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel here in Gandhinagar.

With expressing her willingness to make firm relationship with Astrakhan, Mrs. Patel expressed her desire to Astrakhan use their expertise in the large possibilities in Gujarat such as Gas-Grid Pipeline and Research sectors. For this Mrs. Patel also gave assurance for cooperation by Government of Gujarat. Mr. Alexander and Mrs. Patel also discussed about to expand bilateral relationship between Astrakhan and Gujarat. The Astrakhan Governor congratulated Mrs. Patel for the success of Vibrant Gujarat Series and also thanked her for hospitality from Gujarat.

He briefed Mrs. Patel about the possibilities about warehouses and zero-taxes zone in Astrakhan, along with that presently Astrakhan is working for Pharmaceuticals and Tourism sectors in Gujarat. As many as 20 Lakh tourists visiting Astrakhan, in this regard they have a plan to arrange two tour operators in Gujarat to encourage the tourism.

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14 Countries organise country seminars at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, 2015

Gandhinagar: With eight partner countries and over 120 countries participating, Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 turned out to be a truly global forum for networking and knowledge sharing.On the first day, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States organized Seminars to pitch for trade & industries and showcase opportunities for business. On the second day five countries – Afghanistan, Bahrain, Israel, Poland and Astrakhan province of Russia put forward their strengths and discussed potential areas of cooperation with India.

In all, 14 nations, many of them G 20members, networked with corporate Gujarat and Government of India discussing technology transfer, markets, new partnerships and investments. Ministers, senior government and corporate policy makers representing these countries at the Summit, highlighted their strengths in the relative sectors, be it manufacturing, water, environment, education and others. Some of the key points from these seminars were:DenmarkDenmark Minister of Trade and Investment Mr. Mogens Jenson highlighted Denmark could be a perfect partner for Gujarat and India in the field of energy, water and food. He suggested food technology, organic farming and animal husbandry as the areas for potential collaboration.JapanMr. Naoyoshi Noguchi, Chief Director, JETRO New Delhi addressed the seminar expressing India is the most preferred investment destination by Japan since last 3 years. Japanese are planning to invest in infrastructure sector. During the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 Honda and Japan companies to start their factories in Gujarat.

United KingdomAddressing the audience, Lord Karan Bilimoria, Founder and Chairman, Cobra Beer stressed on the entrepreneurial qualities between India and UK. The Seminar also

focused on huge potential of the collaboration between two countries on defense and mechanism. Also, Mr. Jaspal Bindra, CEO-Asia, Standard Chartered Plc; highlighted the adoption of education system, bureaucracy, rail network etc from U.K.SwedenMr. Michael Hagman, Deputy Director, Sustainable Urban Development, Government Offices of Sweden addressed keynote on ‘Smart City Stockholm – Symbiocity’. He explained the various sustainability measures implemented by Stockholm, especially in the field of waste management and its relevance in Gujarat. Mr. Christer Ojdemark from Envac spoke about the various waste management techniques which are deployed in different parts of the countries. Envac is also in process of developing the futuristic waste management system of GIFT City, Gandhinagar.CanadaCanada is ranked best in G2O to do business, highest recipient of FDI, Smart Banking System and the most competitive tax regime. Mr. John G. Jung, (Chairman and Co-Founder of intelligent community forum and CEO’s Canada technology Triangle) discussed on the difference between smart cities and intelligent communities and pressed on developing intelligent communities. AustraliaAddressing the country seminar Mr. Sunil Parekh, Strategic Advisor, Zydus Cadilla stressed on the collaboration between Australia and Gujarat that includes auto ancillaries, biotechnology, agro processing, and infrastructure. Prof. Joe Chicharo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor International, University of Wollongong highlighted the educational collaboration between Australia and India through student exchange and faculty exchange programs.SingaporeThe country seminar of Singapore was attended by over 300 participants. The panel discussion was started by Mr. Benjamin Yap, Group Director (South Asia), International Enterprise Singapore by highlighting similarities in entrepreneurship between Singapore and India. He also highlighted the huge potential of collaboration in the urban & infrastructure industry between Singapore and India. In panel discussion it has been discuss on the topic of sustainable urban solutions: the Singapore model. In second panel discussion the main topic was Singapore Advantage: Partnering Singapore in ASEAN. NetherlandsNetherlands Ambassador To India Mr. Alphonsus Stoelinga spoke about Role of Port of Amsterdam and Port of Rotterdam in developing export-import trade between India and Netherlands, Location advantage of Netherlands in the economic hub of Europe, and Outsourcing business between India and NetherlandsAfghanistan

In partnership with Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ambassador of Afghanistan to India H.E. Shaida Mohammad Abdali made a presentation on opportunities in his country and bilateral relationship with India and with Gujarat.AstrakhanAstrakhan Minister of Economic Development Ms. Elina Polyanskaya organized a presentation on the Lotus Special Economic Zone , highlighting main contributors to the GDP, availability of engineering and social infrastructure in SEZ, comfortable business environment and low cost of land. Mr. Sergey Krzhanovskiy Minister of industry, transport and natural resources expressed the idea of having a direct air route from India to further improve its trade relation as he sees India as a friend and an asset. BahrainAddressing the audience at Mahatma Mandir, Ambassador for the Kingdom of Bahrain H.E. Mr. Tariq Mumbarak Bin Dainah organized a presentation on "Business Environment and Doing Business in Bahrain for the GCC market." IsraelKnown for its expertise in the field of water management, the Israel (Minister of Agriculture) Mr. Yair Shamis focused water recycling, irrigation and dairy. Addressing the august audience, Israel Minister of Agriculture Mr. Yair Shamir also deliberated on the bilateral relations between India and Israel. PolandH.E. Janusz Piechocinski, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy, Poland addressed on conducive business relationship between India and Poland. He discussed about Mr. Narendra Modi’s (Prime Minister of India) vision and how the two nations, India and Poland, can work together to achieve it. Mr. Rahul Chabra, Joint Secretary, Poland giving his welcome address highlighted the fact that the platform between India and Poland is well established and now, all that is required is to leverage it.

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Press ReleaseOver 110 MoUs signed in theme seminars

atVibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015

Gandhinagar: After a power packed inaugural of the country’s biggest Summit, Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit organised theme seminars on 10 key issues. Over 70 companies and institutions from both India and abroad participated in these seminars. More than 110 MoUs were signed during the 10 theme seminars spread across both the days of the Global Summit. Details of the companies which signed the MoUs and the sector they would work in are as follows:

1. CSR Touching Lives & Making and Impact – 8 MoUsSome of the Key MOUs were

Rail Vikas Nigam for rail system Indo Chin Development Pvt Limited for Trace Center Welspun Group for Education

2. Gujarat: Preferred Hub for Defence Production – 11 MoUsSome of the Key MOUs were

Adani Enterprises for Integarted Solar PV Manufacturing Cluster Narmada Bio-Chem for Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers Welspun Group for Integrated Steel Plant Pradip Overseas Ltd. for Speciality and Fine Chemical and Auto

Component Syntex Industries for Plastics and Niche products

3. Innovation and Technology in Food Processing for Sustaining Food Security (Agri foods) – 12 MoUsSome of the Key MOUs were

Sir Ratan Tata and Navaj Bai Ratan tata trust Strategic Partnership in tribal Development targeting 60,000 households.

Surat District Cooperative Mil Union for Ultra High Temperative Milk Plan NABARD for Strategic Partnership for Training and Capacity Building of

Self-help groups CIPET Ahmedabad for Vocational Training Center in Valsad to impart

training to 9000 tribal youth4. SME Convention - 10 MoUs

Some of the Key MOUs were Kenbell Extrusion for Aluminum Profile BlueCross Animal Healthcare for Animal feeds and poultry feeds

Prasad engineers for Different types of engineering work5. Sustainable energy for all - 4 MOUs

Some of the Key MOUs were CLP India Pvt. Ltd. for 2000MW imported coal base power project with

M/s. China Light & Power Ltd. GSPC Gas Co. Ltd. for establishing City Gas distribution Network in 200

villages across the state with GSPC. Torrent Solargen Ltd. for 51 MW solar\ based power project at Charanka

Solar Park Patan.6. Water Resource Sector - 9 MOUs

Some of the Key MOUs were Calcium Carbonate Santosh Agro Chemicals for Purification of CaCO3 Joint association of EVAKRY, Finland and Vaghani Groups India for

Transfer of technology and know-how in the field of ship building, repairing and recycling.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. for designing, building and operating the refrigerated propane Butane/LPG import terminal

7. Health for All – 11 MOUsSome of the Key MOUs were

ACHI Hospital Pvt. Ltd. for 325 bedded pediatric super specialty hospital in Surat & South Gujarat

Health Care Global enterprise Ltd. for 300 bedded new hospital in Ahmedabad

Shankaracharya Health Care for Healthcare Farbe Firma for to start world class centre for excellence with R&D centre

for new drug8. Smart Cities – 15 MOUs

Some of the Key MOUs were Finish Waste management Consortium (FWMC) for Municipal Solid Waste

Management, Lake, Pond, & River Environmental Restoration SDB Diamond Bourse for development of world largest diamond bourse in

dream City, Surat IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd. for to setting up a multi model

dedicated freight corridor9. Invest in India – 14 MOUs

Some of the Key MOUs were Bombay stock Exchange proposed to Develop International Exchange in

GIFT SEZ-IFSC Master Card Asia Pacific Pvt. Ltd. committed to provide its expertise in

innovative technology to facilitate seamless and secure electronic commerce.

P. P. Sawani Knowledge City will start self finance ITIs in Ahmedabad National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) will work towards training

students in finance and financial services Savani Knowledge city, Surat will work for college and higher level

education10.Innovation- the torchbearer of 21st century – 10 MOUs

Some of the Key MOUs were CVC India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for Commercial Scale 2nd Generation Bio-

refinery Biocon Pvt. Ltd. for Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Research &

manufacturing facility Hubtown Ltd. for to develop Biotech Park and Industrial infrastructure

and MARINE and food processing Park and agriculture R&D development infrastructure



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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015 – Day2Norway Envoy and High level Delegation meets CM

******* Discussion about bilateral cooperation in Ship Building, Ship Breaking, Hydro

Power, Radar based Vessels Traffic Management etc. Norway impressed with the Gujarat’s new initiations such as 33% women

reservation in Government Services Congratulated the first woman Chief Minister over successful organization of

Vibrant Gujarat*******

Along with the Royal Norwegian Embassy Ambassador Mr. Eivind Homme, a delegation came to participate in Vibrant Gujarat-2015 met Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel here in Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar and showed their interest to cooperate with Gujarat in multiple sectors such as Ship Building and Ship Breaking, Hydropower, Renewable Energy, High-Tech Food Production, Radar based Vessels Traffic Management system.

The Norway Envoy congratulated Mrs. Patel over the successful planning of Vibrant Summit as the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat.

During this meeting, Mrs. Patel was informed by them that the great company of Norway-UNINOR which is providing their services for cheaper rates in India and will provide their 2G services, specifically in rural areas within nearer future. The delegation also informed Mrs. Patel that the Compact company which is producing Specialized Food Paste in India to prevent malnutrition in children. They gave positive response to Mrs. Patel about her suggestion to start a pilot project under CSR norms in a taluka of Gujarat.

The delegation also provided the details about the notable partnership of Norway in several sectors in India such as external coating in pipeline works and about their partnership with L&T, Adani Ports for work in pipeline / infrastructure / gas / energy sectors. They also informed about 50% women empowerment in their cabinet as their present woman Prime Minister.

In this regard Mrs. Patel briefed them about 33% women reservation, financial assistance to women for preparation for higher competitive exams and new initiation regarding gender budget, the delegation impressed with hearing this words from Mrs. Patel.

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Seminar on ‘Financing for Future Growth’ held in presence of Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel

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Gandhinagar, Monday: India’s Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley today asserted the government’s resolve to take fast decisions to ensure fast implementation of a slew of projects being undertaken for fast growth of the country.

Speaking as the chief guest at the seminar on ‘Financing for Future Growth’ on the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015 held here in presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel, Mr. Jaitley said the initiatives taken so far has attracted a number of countries from across the world converging at the VGS-2015 pledging investment.

The Union Minister said the government decision to build 100 smart cities will create a new identity of India in the world. He said that Chandigarh is the first smart city, besides Gujarat’s capital city of Gandhinagar, the New Raipur and Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR) being the other ones.

Gujarat’s Finance Minister Mr. Saurabh Patel said that the GIFT City project undertaken by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi as the then Chief Minister of the State few years back would make Gujarat as the Financial Hub of India with GIFT City promising a bright future of the country. Gujarat is also progressing fast on cotton and textiles sector. He said the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) would set new benchmark in the lexicon of development.

The Chief Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Dr Arvind Subramaniam said that Government of India has implemented several projects in the Agriculture,

Industry and Service sectors. He said that Gujarat is not only a model state for foreign investors but also has magnetic effect. He wished other states emulate Gujarat.

Union Financial Services Secretary Mr. Hasmukh Adhia gave a glimpse of India’s present economic scenario and future planning.

On this occasion, 12 MoUs concerning financial sector were signed. They included Master Card Asia Pacific, ICICI Bank, Bombay Stock Exchange, Dr. KR Shah DK Shah Charitable Trust of Kheda, Sri Padmavati Online Servies Pvt Ltd of Ahmedabad, Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza Shaikshanik Sanstha of Ahmedabad, PP Savani, Knowledge City, Mansi Surat, National Stock Exchange of India-Mumbai, Rai Foundation of Mathura Road-Delhi, Parul Group of Industries of Vadodara, State Bank of India and NABARD.

Others present on the occasion included Gujarat’s Minister of State for Law Mr. Pradeepsinh Jadeja, Minister of State for Agriculture Mr. Jasabhai Barad, senior officers of Finance Department, and representatives of various companies.

The seminar concluded with question-answer session concerning Centre-State issues replied by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitly. Confederation of Indian Industries Director General Mr. Chandrajit Banerji proposed a vote of thanks.

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Gujarat has become gate-way for US investment in India: CM

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Guj CM makes fruitful meet with US India Business Council

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Gandhinagar, Monday: Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel today made a fruitful meeting with a delegation of U S India Business Council on the second-day of the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit being held here.

In the meeting, Mrs. Patel expressed a happiness over that the Gujarat has become a gate-way for investment in India by US Industrialists and business.

The members of the delegation had shown a keen interest to make investment in sectors like IT, Agriculture, Education, Manufacturing and others in Gujarat.

The Chief Minister briefed the delegation about the possibilities for the US companies and industries to make cooperation in the fields like Dholera SIR, Smart Cities, Education, Skill Development, e-Governance and others.

The visiting delegation’s members had also expressed a desire to make investment in the sectors like in tourism, hotel business, infrastructural facilities, hi-tech manufacturing in Gujarat. Responding to this, the Chief Minister had assured them of total cooperation from the Gujarat Government.

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: Day-2

Russian deputy governor and delegation held fruitful meeting with CM

*******Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel today held meetings with the first deputy governor of Ugra province of Russia Alexander Kim and Vice governor Alexandar Lukanov of Altai at Mahatma Mandir, here.First deputy governor of Ugra province showed a keen interest for inter-regional cooperation in the sectors like oil and gas, textiles and IT. Mrs. Patel assured logistic support in the Gujarat to the Ugra province which holds 90 percent stake in Russian economy and gas & oil sectors. The governor also highlighted tie-ups with GSPC and Bharat Petroleum with Ugra province and MOUs were signing during Vibrant Summit.Vice governor of Altai province of Russia talked about innovations in herbal pharmaceuticals and food supplements during the meeting with the CM. Companies from Altai province are already doing business in Gujarat and now they are eager to invest more in the state after Vibrant Gujarat Summit. We have talked with the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) about student exchange programme, he added.Mrs. Anandiben Patel showed firm commitment to make relationship stronger in the areas of cultural exchange, knowledge and skill. Both the leader from Russian province invited the Chief Minister to visit their country.

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015 – Day2CM expressed desire to simplify the process to encourage SMSE industries – cluster

based development in Gujarat*******

Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel emphasized on simplifying the process and cluster based development to encourage Small and Medium sized SME industrial sector in Gujarat.

On the second day of the 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Mrs. Patel today gave an inspirational speech to the small and medium industrialists present here in the seminar ‘Gearing up for Global Competitiveness’ held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.

Mrs. Patel said that the employment generation would happen through these small-medium industries and then the big work like poverty eradication could happen. Therefore it is the aim for the State Government to emphasis on this sector.

Mrs. Patel also briefed about to develop skilled men-power creation and skill development sector as well, along with the development of global business and industrial streams, the small-medium industries can also step in modern changing times.

She said that through the extensive growth of investment and various opportunities, the multiple progresses of small and medium sized industries of Gujarat would be happen through the encouraging policies of the State Government, state of the art infrastructure, strategic places, workaholic people-partnership and skilled men-power and stable and pro-active governance etc. Not only that, through the success of the 6 successful editions, Gujarat has proved its capacity to the nation and the world as well that now Gujarat is becoming the kind of selective place, that not only encourage the profession-industries-businesses, but also giving positive welcome.

In comparison to the giant industries, the micro, small and medium industries along with providing employment opportunities, it expedites the industrialization in rural and developing areas as well and as a result of it decreases the regional inequality and assures similar distribution of the national income and property, Mrs. Patel added.

In Gujarat, at present there are 1,76,060 MSMEs are registered with an estimated investment of Rs 71,105-crore and giving employment to about 18-lakh people. This sector would become Global Manufacturing Hub. She expressed a hope.that it will fulfill the Prime Minister’s dream of ‘Make in India’,

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015 – Day2France's Europe India Fondation to establish 'Center For Excellence' for skill

development in Gujarat

*******France based Europe India Foundation will set up a Centre for Excellence for skill development in Gujarat. Europe India Foundation and some more institutions are eager to develop Gujarat as a hub of their work-culture and with that purpose they are supposed to sign a MOU with PDPU.

Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel held a meeting with this France delegation and made fruitful deleberation. Members of the delegation held consultation on scope of investment-support in various field especially skill training, tourism, foodpark and ayurveda.

The delegation has also shown keen interest in providing training sessions to gujarati students in France-Europe as a part of short-term courses in the field of vegetable canning and export sector.

The CM also ensured necessary simplication in food park and agriculture policy, and also expressed gratitude towards the delegation for their kind support. Smt. Patel also made inspirational suggestion of mutual exchange of culture and tourism.

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Afghanistan Country Seminar at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015

Afghan envoy quotes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘sauna sath, sauna vikas’ call to reiterate solidarity with India

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Gandhinagar, Monday: Afghanistan’s Ambassador to India Mr. Shaida Mohammad Abdali today quoted Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s campaign for ‘sauna sath, sauna vikas’ to reiterate his country’s centuries-old sincere solidarity with India.

Speaking at ‘Afghanistan Country Seminar’ on the second day of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2015 at Mahatma Mandir here, Mr. Abdali said that his country is keen for far better relations with Gujarat in the field of banking, textiles, petroleum, handloom, agriculture and telecommunication.

The envoy spoke at length about Afghanistan and extended special invitation to the people from India to partner in his country’s development.

Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GCCI) President Rakesh Shah, GCCI Foreign Trade Committee Bhagyesh Soneji and Senior Vice-President Rohit Patel also spoke at the seminar.

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