{
  "id": 329709,
  "title": "A new growth model | Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/a-new-growth-model-viksit-gujarat-industrial-policy-2026",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-07-31T15:01:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "India Today",
    "slug": "india-today",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20260810-a-new-growth-model-viksit-gujarat-industrial-policy-2026-2960435-2026-07-31"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gujarat has long been recognized as India's industrial hub, home to a diverse range of manufacturing endeavors from textiles and pharmaceuticals to ceramics and ceramics. However, the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 represents a strategic shift towards fostering more advanced, technology-intensive industries. The ambitious policy aims to attract Rs 10 lakh crore in investments over five years, contributing to Gujarat's goal of becoming a $3.5 trillion economy by 2047.\n\nWith a GDP representing 8.2% of India's total, Gujarat boasts a high per capita income of Rs 3.27 lakh in FY25. Manufacturing remains the primary driver of Gujarat's economy, accounting for 32.8% of gross state value added, though this figure has declined slightly from 36.8% in FY22. The policy targets 21 sectors, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductors, aerospace, and traditional sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food processing, and engineering.\n\nAt the core of the policy is the introduction of the Ultra Mega Project category, designed to attract large-scale investments of at least Rs 10,000 crore, generating 3,000 jobs in key sectors. The policy underscores the importance of efficiency and streamlined processes in attracting global investment, citing Gujarat's reputation for efficient governance and speedy approvals. Key emerging technology corridors, such as Dholera, Sanand, and Dahej, are poised to attract significant investment, with each region offering unique advantages.\n\nHowever, the policy also acknowledges the challenges of concentrated investment, including soaring land prices, urbanization, and environmental concerns. To address this, the policy emphasizes spreading growth across various regions through specialized industrial clusters, fostering balanced regional development. The policy also emphasizes the need for upskilling the workforce to meet the demands of an increasingly automated industrial landscape, with a focus on industry-academia partnerships, research and development, and startup promotion.",
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