Government of Gujarat has approved industrial investments worth ₹1,478.71 crore across 22 major enterprises, expected to create more than 4,136 new jobs across the state.
The decision was finalized during a meeting chaired by Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput, where final eligibility certificates were granted under the state’s ‘Incentive to Industries’ scheme, a flagship initiative introduced under the Industrial Policy 2015.
The scheme aims to position Gujarat as a global manufacturing hub by promoting advanced technology adoption, attracting large-scale investments, and supporting innovative projects.
It offers benefits such as net SGST reimbursement, making Gujarat one of the most attractive investment destinations in India and globally.
Gujarat Sector-Wise and District-Wise Investment Breakdown
The newly approved projects span a diverse range of sectors including metal, paper, food-agro, cement-concrete, chemical, ceramic, plastic, and textile, and are distributed across multiple districts:
- Ahmedabad: ₹383.91 crore in metal, paper, food-agro, and cement-concrete
- Kutch: ₹227.77 crore in metal
- Bharuch: ₹218.88 crore in chemical and ceramic
- Mehsana: ₹55.23 crore in paper
- Morbi: ₹167.70 crore in ceramic, metal, paper, and textile
- Rajkot: ₹36.22 crore in metal
- Valsad: ₹359.47 crore in chemical, plastic, and paper
- Surendranagar: ₹29.53 crore in paper
These investments are expected to boost local economies and reinforce supply chains across the state.
They will also support ancillary units, especially within the MSME sector, which has consistently benefited from Gujarat’s industrial growth strategy.
Employment and Economic Impact
The approved projects are expected to generate 4,136 direct jobs across the state. This will further strengthen Gujarat’s overall employment performance.
The state’s labour force participation rate rose to 48.1% in 2022–23, up from 39.6% five years ago, marking an 8.5 percentage point increase, nearly double the national average gain.
Minister Rajput emphasized that Gujarat has developed a strong, industry-friendly ecosystem.
He credited this progress to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
“Since the launch of the Incentive to Industries scheme, the state has attracted investments worth ₹1,48,336.35 crore and created over 1.65 lakh direct jobs,” he noted.
Administrative Oversight and Policy Continuity
The meeting was attended by senior officials including:
- Mamta Verma, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries & Mines)
- Sanjiv Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Forest & Environment)
- Dr. Vinod Rao, Secretary (Labour & Employment)
- P. Swaroop, Industries Commissioner
Their presence underscores the government’s commitment to coordinated policy implementation and administrative transparency.
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