Amit Shah Inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park & GREMI Campus in Ahmedabad – Push for Gujarat’s Service Sector & Emerging Tech

Overview Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Million Minds Tech Park and the GREMI City Campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's vision of positioning Gujarat as a leader in the service sector and emerging technologies. Key Developments The Tech Park spans 13.5 lakh sq. ft., costing ~ ₹1,100 crore in Phase‑1, with a total projected outlay of ₹15,000 crore over seven phases. Phase‑1 will accommodate 9,000 professionals; the full project aims to create over 63,000 high‑value jobs within five years. 50% of the park’s area is earmarked for commercial use, including malls, hotels and residential spaces, creating an integrated ecosystem. The GCC model is being promoted to place Ahmedabad alongside Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Gurugram. The GREMI campus (30,000 sq. ft.) will admit 300 students initially, with a larger 100‑acre campus near Thol Lake planned at an estimated cost of ₹500 crore . Prime Minister Modi’s Vibrant Gujarat platform continues to drive industrial and technological growth. Important Facts Gujarat has historically excelled in manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, ports, logistics, green energy and industrial infrastructure. The state now aims to rank among the top three Indian states in the service sector . The new park’s mixed‑use design reflects a shift towards knowledge‑intensive, high‑skill employment. The government highlights the role of AI and Deep Tech as pillars of the future economy, urging the creation of ecosystems that support youth in robotics, quantum computing, semiconductors, automation, cybersecurity, defence and space technology. UPSC Relevance Understanding the nexus of urban planning reforms and technology‑driven economic policies is essential for GS‑III (Economy) and GS‑IV (Governance) questions. The initiative illustrates how state‑level policy, backed by central leadership, can accelerate sectoral growth, attract foreign investment, and generate skilled employment—key themes in the UPSC syllabus. Way Forward Successful implementation will require coordinated efforts across ministries, robust policy support, and continuous skill development. Monitoring the impact on job creation, private investment, and the diffusion of AI and Deep Tech ecosystems will be crucial for assessing Gujarat’s progress toward becoming a national hub for high‑skill services.