Gujarat aims to contribute 10 per cent to GDP, targets USD 500 billion economy by 2026-27: Bhupendra Patel
India TV NewsGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said his government has set a target to contribute 10 per cent to India's GDP and become a USD 500 billion economy by 2026-27. At present, Gujarat, with five per cent of the country's population, contributes 8.3 per cent to the national Gross Domestic Product, and in the previous year, the state accounted for 33 per cent of India's total merchandise exports, Patel said ahead of the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit which is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. Our government has set a target to contribute 10 per cent to India's GDP and become a USD 500 billion economy by 2026-27," Patel said in reply to a query on what will be the contribution of Gujarat in making India a USD 5 trillion economy. CM Bhupendra Patel on Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: The previous nine editions of the summit have positioned Gujarat as one of the most preferred investment destinations, contributing significantly to India's growth story, he added.