Gandhinagar, Oct. 4 -- Uttambhai Nathalal Mehta, the founder of the diversified Torrent Group, is remembered as a luminary of Indian industry, who pioneered indigenous production of medicines at a time when the Country was import-dependent for crucial drugs and subsequently built world class power generation and distribution assets at a time when India was crippling under severe power shortages.

Through Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC) initiative, the state government is showcasing how a visionary leader like U.N. Mehta can transform regional economies and foster inclusive growth through hard work and determination, an statement from a Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

His journey from a humble background to buildin...