Amit Shah Advocates for Gujarat's Rise in Service Sector
Time for Gujarat to secure spot in top 3 of service sector: Amit Shah
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized Gujarat's need to rank among the top three states in the service sector during the inauguration of the Million Minds Tech Park in Ahmedabad. He highlighted the project's potential to create over 63,000 jobs and transform Ahmedabad into a leading technology hub, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's vision for a high-skill economy.
- 01The Million Minds Tech Park, developed over 13.5 lakh square feet, aims to provide jobs for 9,000 professionals in its first phase.
- 02The project will expand in seven phases with an estimated investment of ₹15,000 crore (approximately $1.8 billion USD).
- 03Shah announced a target to increase livestock farmers' income by at least 20% through a circular economy model in the dairy sector.
- 04The new Madhur Dairy processing plant in Gandhinagar will directly benefit 3.6 million women livestock farmers, depositing around ₹200 crores (approximately $24 million USD) daily into their bank accounts.
- 05Shah called for the National Institute of Design to expand into high-technology sectors like semiconductor design to enhance India's design capabilities.
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During the inauguration of the Million Minds Tech Park in Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Gujarat to secure a position among the top three states in the service sector, following its success in manufacturing and green energy. He stated that the tech park, developed at a cost of ₹1,100 crore (approximately $132 million USD), will provide a work environment for 9,000 professionals in its initial phase and aims to generate over 63,000 high-value jobs over the next five years. Shah emphasized the importance of such infrastructure in positioning Ahmedabad alongside major technology hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Additionally, he announced initiatives to boost the dairy sector, including a new milk processing plant in Gandhinagar, which aims to uplift livestock farmers and empower women in the industry. The government is targeting a 20% increase in farmers' income through a circular economy model, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's vision for the dairy sector. Shah also highlighted the need for the National Institute of Design to expand into high-tech sectors to better support young designers and promote India's design culture.
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The development of the Million Minds Tech Park and the new dairy processing plant will create job opportunities and empower local farmers, particularly women, enhancing economic growth in Gujarat.
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