Vibrant Gujarat 2013 all set to kick off

AHMEDABAD: The sixth edition of the multi billion dollar investment summit, the Vibrant Gujarat 2013, is set to begin at Gujarat’s state capital Gandhinagar at 10 am. The biennial summit that brought in excess of Rs 20 lakh crore investments in 2011, amid economic blues, would yet again attempt to attract huge investment proposals over the next two days. This time about 14000 MoUs are likely to be signed with the Narendra Modi led Gujarat government, known to be investment friendly.

Even the United Kingdom, which had snapped ties with the state post 2002 riots, is re-engaging this time with the Modi government by participating in the Vibrant Gujarat 2013 summit. "Der Aaye Durasta Aaye!! I welcome UK Govt's step for active engagement" tweeted Modi in response in October 2012.

Industry stalwarts from India and every second other country of the world would mark their presence. Gujarat that started this event to divert attention from the 2002 riots has since then established itself as an investment-friendly state. This time round it is pitching to be established as knowledge hub of India. All roads leading to the state capital have the flags of the participating countries flying high.