Gujarat : Jamnagar Signs Rs.5,716 Cr MoUs at VGRC, 2,100+ Jobs Expected

Jamnagar | Gujarat — As many as nine leading companies based in Jamnagar signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,716 crore at the district level programme held as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC). The MoUs are expected to generate employment for over 2,100 people in the region. 

The programme held under the leadership of Minister for Forest and Environment Arjun Modhwadia also saw the handing over of the keys of loading vehicles for business use to the beneficiaries under the Shri Vajpayee Bankable yojana. 

Jamnagar district holds a unique position in Gujarat’s industrial landscape. From brass parts and bandhani to refineries, petrochemicals, port-based activities, and traditional crafts, the district has continuously advanced on multiple fronts. The dedication and skills of local entrepreneurs have earned Jamnagar the identity of the ‘Brass City of India’. 

Through the upcoming VGRC in Rajkot, the State Government aims to identify industrial opportunities at the district level, encourage local entrepreneurs, and accelerate employment generation. It offers a valuable platform for MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth. 

The Government of Gujarat is strengthening the principle of “Ease of Doing Business”, and transparent policies, faster approval processes, and modern infrastructure are building strong confidence among investors today. Entrepreneurs are key creators of wealth and major contributors to national progress, especially through job creation.

In Jamnagar, thousands of people are employed in oil refineries, bandhani, and brass parts industries. Local entrepreneurs have adopted modern technology, along with technology upgradation and market research, in their businesses. Jamnagar district has strong potential for new industries, technologies, and jobs. In this context, the Minister appealed to local entrepreneurs to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to be held in Rajkot.

Minister of State for Education Rivabaa Jadeja said that the bandhani industry is a key part of Jamnagar’s cultural identity and has enabled many women to gain employment and become self-reliant. With the GI tag for Jamnagar’s bandhani and the dedicated efforts of artisans and entrepreneurs in the brass parts industry, brass components made in Jamnagar are now used by institutions such as ISRO and NASA, which is a matter of pride. The bandhani and brass parts industries together reflect Gujarat’s economic strength and cultural richness. While modern industries drive employment and exports, traditional crafts preserve cultural heritage. With government support and the hard work of local artisans, Jamnagar continues to progress steadily in both sectors.

In the program organised in Jamnagar under the VGRC series in the presence of the Ministers, MoUs worth ₹ 5716 crore were signed by a total of 9 companies, which is expected to provide direct and indirect employment to more than two thousand people. In the Wind-Solar Power Hybrid (Renewable Energy) sector, Opwind Energy Private Limited (₹ 3368 crore), Jamnagar Renewables One and Two Private Limited (₹ 1703 crore), and Suzlon Western India Project Limited company (₹ 600 crore) will implement Wind Solar Hybrid Power Projects over the next 3 years, which is likely to create employment for more than 1725 people.

In the Engineering, Auto, and Other Industries sector, Shiv Om Brass Industries (₹25 crore), Metlex Extrusion (₹ 6.5 crore), Atlas Metal Industries Private Limited (₹ 5 crore), Rembem PGM Limited Industries Private Limited (₹ 5 crore), and Yellow Gold Metal Private Limited company (₹ 3.5 crore) will undertake work in the fields of aluminium extrusion plant, aluminium and copper lugs, E-waste recycling, chemical products, and brass parts, which is expected to provide employment to more than 400 people. All these projects are expected to start in the year 2026.

In this programme, an exhibition of around 25 stalls was organised, including stalls related to brass parts, bandhani, handicrafts, and other sectors. The Minister and other dignitaries visited these stalls and interacted with the participants.