Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Piyush Goyal Praises Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Piyush Goyal, who is the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, talked about how the Vibrant Gujarat Summit started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2003 has become very successful.
He said that this summit has inspired other states to compete, which is good for the country's growth.
He also mentioned that this conference will help businesses, startups, and industries in the Saurashtra and Kutchh regions grow and develop.
He did not talk about stopping trade with Afghanistan, as some people might have thought.
Piyush Goyal praised the Vibrant Gujarat Summit's success and its impact on regional development.
He mentioned that the summit started by PM Narendra Modi in 2003 has inspired other states to compete.
Goyal said that the conference will greatly boost regional development and benefit businesses, startups, and industries.
He did not discuss stopping trade with Afghanistan, contrary to some claims.
The event took place in Rajkot, Gujarat, on 12 January.
- Who
- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal
- What
- Piyush Goyal praised the Vibrant Gujarat Summit and its impact on regional development
- When
- 12 January
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Why
- To highlight the success and benefits of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit
- Event
- Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Saurashtra and Kutchh
- Speaker
- Piyush Goyal
- Date
- 12 January
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Topic
- Vibrant Gujarat Summit's success and impact
