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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds meeting with Sweden's Consul General
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 30 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a meeting with the Consul General of Sweden (based in Mumbai) Sven Ostberg, along with representatives from around eleven Swedish companies and industrial leaders. This meeting was organised to strengthen the Investor Facilitation Mechanism, which promotes investments and collaborations across various sectors between the Government of Gujarat and Sweden. During the discussion, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted that Gujarat continues to derive substantial benefits from the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that Gujarat, under the guidance of the Prime Minister, has emerged as a policy-driven and proactive governance model, becoming the first choice for investors from India and abroad. He mentioned that Gujarat provides such an encouraging, peaceful atmosphere and robust infrastructure that once people come to Gujarat for industrial investment, they do not consider any other place for investment. CM outlined how Gujarat has assumed a leadership role under the guidance of the Prime Minister in key areas such as renewable energy and green growth. He assured the Swedish investors of the State Government's full support and cooperation in these sectors, along with the timely and appropriate resolution of all matters, whether minor or significant. The Swedish industry leaders expressed their gratitude to CM Patel for the support extended by the State Government and conveyed their expectation that such dynamic cooperation would continue in the future as well. Consul General Sven Ostberg stated that approximately 60 Swedish industries and companies currently operate in Gujarat across various sectors, providing employment opportunities to nearly 11,000 individuals. He further noted that Swedish companies are actively contributing to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Make in India, Made for the World,' and reiterated this point during his interaction with the Chief Minister. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das; Principal Secretary of Industries Mamta Verma; Commissioner of Industries P. Swaroop; Secretary Dr Vikrant Pandey, and other senior officials. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Swedish Investments To Catapult Vidarbha On Defence, Industry Map
1 2 3 Nagpur: Vidarbha is on the cusp of an industrial transformation with Swedish defence and aerospace companies, heavy industry and tetra-packaging firms expressing interest in setting up manufacturing units in the region. Consul General of Sweden, Sven Ostberg, and his trade and investment team's visit to Nagpur on Tuesday signalled a cutting-edge business push that could establish Vidarbha as a burgeoning defence and industrial hub, capitalizing on its strategic central location in India. Also, there's a move to leverage Swedish expertise to restore the city's Nag river through advanced technology. This could be on the agenda of Ostberg's crucial meeting with the municipal commissioner, Abhijeet Chaudhuri, on Wednesday. Leading Swedish defence and aerospace company Saab AB, known for its advanced military systems, is likely to make a foray into the Nagpur region. Talking exclusively to TOI, Sven Ostberg said, "Saab AB operates a manufacturing plant in Jhajjar, Haryana, and the company is likely to expand its operations in Vidarbha, considering its business potential and geographical advantage." Saab AB's potential entry into the region could catapult Nagpur on to India's defence manufacturing map. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her body cannot endure this level of pain; please help her. Donate For Health Learn More Undo Alfa Laval, a global leader in heavy industry solutions, is also considering Vidarbha as its next manufacturing unit, building on its existing facility in Pimpri Chinchwad near Pune. The company's expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling could drive industrial growth in the region, complementing the defence focus with heavy industry development, said a member of the investment team. The Association for Industrial Development (AID) made a compelling case for Swedish investments during a high-profile session with Ostberg on Tuesday at CP Club, attended by Saloni Zaveri, senior advisor, trade and investment promotion with Consulate General of Sweden, IVL country manager, business development and marketing, Rupali Deshmukh, industry leader Ajay Sancheti, correspondent diplomat of Malta, Afzal Mitha, serial entrepreneur Shashikant Chaudhary, IIM director Bhimaraya Metri and Neeri director S Venkata Mohan among others. AID president Ashish Kale emphasized the region's potential to support Swedish investments and Vidarbha's strengths, including its emerging industrial hub of Mihan, to foster bilateral trade, export-import collaborations, and technology exchanges with Sweden. Additionally, IVL, a Swedish Environmental Research Institute, is conducting a pre-feasibility study for a Sweden-India Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable City/Society in Nagpur. IVL's Rupali Deshmukh noted that CoE could leverage Swedish expertise in water, waste, and energy management, potentially aiding projects like the Nag River restoration through advanced technologies and sustainable practices. "By leveraging Swedish expertise, innovative technologies, and close collaboration with our Indian counterparts, we aim to co-create scalable solutions in water, waste, and energy management that can serve as a model for cities across India. Nagpur's proactive approach and openness to partnership make it an ideal collaborator in this transformative journey," Deshmukh said. She added that the proposed Sweden-India Centre of Excellence has potential to support Nag River restoration by bringing advanced Swedish technology and best practices in wastewater treatment, pollution control, and ecological river restoration. "It will facilitate pilot projects, capacity building, and real-time monitoring while promoting collaboration between Indian authorities and Swedish experts. The CoE will also support integrated river basin management and help develop sustainable solutions aligned with India's river rejuvenation goals," she said.
