New Delhi, May 1 -- Gujarat is advancing a multi-pronged growth strategy centred on infrastructure expansion, regional planning and emerging technologies, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said ahead of the state's 66th foundation day.

In his address, Patel positioned Gujarat as a leading investment destination, attributing its trajectory to policy continuity and initiatives such as the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit. The state, he said, has evolved into a "global gateway" for business and industry, supported by relatively low unemployment levels.

A key focus area outlined by the government is regional economic planning. The Surat Economic Region Development Plan aims to drive industrial and urban growth in one of India's fastest-...