Govt. of Gujarat is focusing high on MSME sector and in the same context, Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat said "Growth of MSMEs in Gujarat is truly phenomenal and it is setting a benchmark for MSMEs across the country. The MSME sector of Gujarat is well on track to realize its full potential while making a significant contribution towards ‘Make in India' campaign, initiated by our Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

"Government of Gujarat has succeeded in setting up MSME facilitation desk at various locations and it will further strive to provide the necessary support for the progress of micro, small and medium enterprises in the state."

Encouraged by the growth of MSMEs, Government of Gujarat has identified seven specific areas for attracting more investments to the sector. These include forest and environment, energy, food and health, revenue and urban development, transport, finance and industries.

During the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), is organizing an International Conclave on the ‘MSME Convention' which will bring together a group of MSME clusters present in Gujarat and India, policy makers, government officials and experts from various MSME sectors across India.

The event will provide a platform for MSMEs to have deliberations on opportunities and challenges in present scenario, identify joint venture opportunities for business expansion, identify business partners and suggest a way forward for inclusive growth over a long term horizon.

MSMEs attending Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 will be given step-by-step guidance for availing ZED (Zero Defect - Zero Effect) Certificate, procurement policy for MSMEs and its benefits and how SME companies can raise funds through NSE SME Platform. Additionally, they will also get a chance to hear from industry leaders and be inspired from their success stories.

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