VIDYA SETHURAMAN
India Post News Service
FREMONT, California: Goa, a tiny state in western India, is a popular tourist destination known for its food, nightlife, and beaches. In October 2019, it will also be the venue for the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit. After the success of Vibrant Gujarat which began in 2003 and in later years, Vibrant Tamil Nadu, this series has finally made its way to Goa.
Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 (VG GES 2019) (www.vibrantgoa.com), a dream project of Late Manohar Parrikar, the former Chief Minister of Goa, is focused on inclusive development of Goa in key areas such as innovation, sustainability, industries, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and technology, youth, skill development and knowledge sharing and networking.
VG GES will be held from October 17 to 19 held at the Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Indoor Stadium and will see the participation of delegates from over 20 foreign countries, from across India and over 200 exposition stalls. It will focus on opportunities across industries in the state and is expected to bring together local importers, exporters, manufacturers, service providers, traders and customers among others.
As a part of Vibrant Goa, a road show was organized by the Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California at Japra Mahal and Vineyards April 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event was attended by 60 residents of Bay Area from all walks of life such as information technology, medicine, and venture capitalists. 
Addressing the gathering, Dr Jagat Shah, founder president and mentor of Global Network, who has proved his worth from Vibrant Gujarat to Vibrant Tamil Nadu, believes that Goa can project itself to greater heights by propelling its worth in the international business network.
Goa’s highest per capita GDP, enviable human development indices, cosmopolitan culture, impressive infrastructure, quality manpower, picturesque landscape, clean environment and development orientation, not only makes it an ideal base for entrepreneurs to realize their dreams, but also plays a key role in facilitating an environment that is supportive and makes start-ups both technologically innovative and globally competitive, Shah said .
“Quality of life in Goa attracts all and the state which is also blessed with natural beauty has fairly developed infrastructure as compared to other parts of the country. It is time to use this infrastructure and showcase to the business world what Goa can offer,” he said
“After our government initiated a new IT policy and start-up policy in Goa, a lot of people across India have evinced an interest in doing business with Goa. We have a real opportunity to make Goa a real IT destination in India,” Raj Kumar Kamat, President of Vibrant Goa Foundation, said.
Vibrant Goa 2019 is being organized by Vibrant Goa Foundation in partnership with Global Network and BNI and in association with Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Goa State Industries Association and Goa Technology Association. Make in India is the manufacturing partner of Vibrant Goa 2019. The initiative is supported by the Goa government. VG GES 2019 will be a one of a kind display expo, something that has never been witnessed by the people of Goa and its industry. This display shall be sharing all developments, new projects and vision of growth.
In addition, training programs will be organized for entrepreneurs participating in order to make them more efficient at negotiating with the delegates. The expo will also see an attempt at setting the World Record for the largest feni cocktail which is a major part of the marketing strategy for the event.
The event at Japra Mahal and Vineyards was coordinated by Deepak Chhabra, Chair (Parade), FIA. Rajesh Verma, President of FIA, delivered the vote of thanks.
