Rajkot, Jan. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Gujarat has shown the world how development and heritage can go together. PM Modi inaugurated the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat in Rajkot after praying at Somnath temple - 200 kms away

"This is my first visit to Gujarat since the beginning of 2026. It is all the more pleasant because my 2026 journey began with paying my respects at the feet of Somnath Dada," Prime Minister Modi said after inaugurating the VGRC.

The conference is aimed at bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, startups, global partners and government, among others. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh S...