CII Southern Gujarat Zonal Annual Meeting 2025

Report on CII Southern Gujarat Zonal Annual Meeting 2025

Date: February 22, 2025
Venue: TGB Hotel, Surat
Prepared by: Mr. Khirod Dalpati

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Gujarat hosted an insightful public session on "Shaping India’s Future: Leadership, Security, and Sustainability" as part of its Southern Gujarat Zonal Annual Meeting 2025. The event witnessed the participation of over 160 industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders, focusing on critical aspects influencing India's growth.

Key Highlights

The session emphasized the importance of leadership, security, and sustainability, underlining the necessity of collaborative efforts between industry and government to drive economic development and resilience.

Distinguished Speakers

Prominent speakers at the event included:

• Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon'ble Home Minister of Gujarat
• Shri Raghavendra Vatsa, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Surat City
• Mr. Anand Desai, Past Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council & Managing Director, Anupam Rasayan India Ltd.
• Mr. Premraj Keshyep, Vice Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council & Managing Director, Conmat Heavy Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
• Other eminent industry leaders

Key Takeaways

• Leadership & Investment: Shri Harsh Sanghavi lauded CII Gujarat’s efforts in fostering the state’s development and acknowledged the exemplary contributions of industry leaders like Mr. Anand Desai and Mr. Naresh Patel.
• Economic Growth: He urged CII to actively attract investments to further strengthen Gujarat’s position as a hub of opportunities.
• Security & Sustainability: Discussions revolved around maintaining industrial security and ensuring sustainable development to propel Gujarat’s progress.

Representation from Metas Adventist College

Metas Adventist College is a member of CII. Mr. Khirod Dalpati, Associate Vice President for Placements, and Mr. Mehul Patel, faculty member, attended the event, gaining valuable insights into industry expectations and strategies for bridging academia with corporate needs

The event served as a significant platform for knowledge exchange, reinforcing the vision of Gujarat as "a land of dreams where dreams come true.

Date

2025-02-22