The cumulative
proposed investment amounts to Rs 1.5 lakh crore, with 90,000 employment
opportunities
in the run-up to the 10th edition of the Summit to be held in Gandhinagar from
January 10-12.
The board has inked more than 140 Investment Intention Forms (IIFs) and about 50
strategic partnership MoUs, according to media reports.
The Maritime board will host a seminar on port-led city development in
Gujarat on January 11 under the 10th edition of VGGS. “The seminar is
designed to explore, discuss, and promote the transformative potential of
port-led development in the urban system,†he said.
The event seeks to
explore opportunities for public-private partnerships, investments, and
collaborations to expedite port-led city development through technology and
innovation in smart infrastructure, logistics, and sustainability for port-led
cities.
The inaugural session will be attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
and Union Minister of Ports
SabarnandaSonowal among other dignitaries, Panel discussions will
be organised on port-led economic opportunities and integration of ports with
urban and industrial development.