Rajkot: The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) was inaugurated at Marwadi University in Rajkot by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the inauguration, a series of B2B and B2G seminars were organized to foster dialogue and collaboration across key sectors.
A special panel discussion was held on the theme “Building a Future-Ready Fisheries Sector in Gujarat: Opportunities, Challenges and Sustainable Solutions.” The session brought together fish exporters and entrepreneurs to deliberate on critical issues such as fishing practices, fish processing, export strategies, adoption of technology in fisheries, deep-sea fishing, methods to enhance fish production, challenges faced by fishermen and boat owners, government incentives for exports, welfare schemes for fishermen, and the role of local offices in supporting the sector.
During the conference, a Fish Supplier Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹11.49 crore, underscoring the growing investment and commitment towards strengthening Gujarat’s fisheries industry.
The event was graced by the presence of Arun Kumar Solanki, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Cooperation; Vijay Kharadi, Commissioner of the Fisheries Department; S. Kannappan from NDFB; entrepreneur Dr. Manojbhai Sharma; Jagdishbhai Fofandi; along with several other entrepreneurs and senior officials.
