Answer: Mehsana
Notes: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference at Ganpat University, Mehsana on 9–10 October 2025. On the first day, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) organised a seminar on Critical Minerals: Opportunities in New Emerging Sectors. GMDC focuses on cleaner, greener, and sustainable mining, and runs the International Centre of Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation. Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, titanium, and rare earth elements are vital for clean energy, aerospace, defence, and electronics. Gujarat Green Vehicle Policy 2025 promotes electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.
