Gandhinagar, Oct. 3 -- In a step toward realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Vocal for Local," the city of Surat is set to host a state-of-the-art PM Ekta Mall (Unity Mall), with an investment of Rs 202 crore, the Chief Minister's office said on Friday. This initiative is part of the Union Budget 2023-24's nationwide campaign to promote indigenous products and empower local artisans, aligning with the broader mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The statement mentioned how the Unity Mall in Surat will serve as a flagship embodiment of this campaign, providing a national platform for ODOP (One District, One Product), GI-tagged items, and traditional handicrafts from every corner of India.

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