Nagpur: The Khasdar Industrial Festival Advantage Vidarbha 2026 concluded in Nagpur with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announcing that the initiative has enabled investment commitments worth more than ₹45,000 crore in the Vidarbha region, while providing the region with significant international exposure.
The valedictory ceremony of the Khasdar Industrial Festival – Advantage Vidarbha 2026 was held in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, and other prominent public representatives.
Addressing the Khasdar Industrial Festival, Gadkari stated that the third edition of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 facilitated investments exceeding ₹45,000 crore through multiple projects across the region.
He informed that all 11 districts of Vidarbha participated in the Mega Industrial Expo, which featured 350 exhibition stalls, including 100 MSME stalls, along with around 40 district-level stalls representing various parts of Vidarbha.
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Khasdar Industrial Festival: Advantage Vidarbha 2026 Showcases Regional Industrial Strength
The three-day Khasdar Industrial Festival hosted 25 technical sessions, where 225 experts and speakers deliberated on a wide range of industrial and development-related themes.
These sessions saw participation from nearly 5,500 delegates, reflecting strong industry engagement.
Gadkari also highlighted the presence of ambassadors and trade representatives from 23 countries, describing international participation as one of the key highlights of this year’s event.
Khasdar Industrial Festival: Focus on Investment, Innovation, and Employment
The Union Minister emphasized that the festival has contributed significantly to building a supportive ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in Vidarbha.
He reiterated the Government’s commitment to generating employment opportunities, improving regional growth rates, and ensuring balanced development across industry, manufacturing, and agriculture.
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Gadkari expressed confidence that the Advantage Vidarbha initiative will play a crucial role in translating these objectives into tangible outcomes.
The Khasdar Industrial Festival was organised from 06 to 08 February 2026 under the vision and guidance of Nitin Gadkari, with the objective of showcasing Vidarbha’s industrial potential and strengthening its contribution to India’s industrial growth.
