Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Visits NAMTECH Campus in Ahmedabad
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NAMTECH (New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology), India’s first Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) institute, had the honour of welcoming Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, to its campus in Godhavi, Ahmedabad.
During the visit, Bhupendrabhai Patel was introduced to NAMTECH’s pioneering approach to engineering and technology education, which combines academic excellence with hands-on learning, experiential laboratories, applied research, and deep industry integration. He toured NAMTECH’s facilities and reviewed its academic and innovation ecosystem spanning smart manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, artificial intelligence, automation, and other emerging technologies.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister interacted with members of the NAMTECH Board and leadership team, learning about the institute’s efforts to prepare future-ready talent for India’s evolving manufacturing and technology sectors. The interaction underscored Gujarat’s ambition to shape the next generation of industrial innovation and skilled talent, with NAMTECH contributing to the vision of Viksit Gujarat and Viksit Bharat 2047. He was also acquainted with the MET Platform and NAMTECH’s growing ecosystem of partnerships with industry, academia and technology leaders, designed to accelerate translational research, foster innovation, and create pathways for learners to engage directly with the technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.
Marking his first visit to NAMTECH, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, said: “It is a pleasure to visit NAMTECH and witness the institute’s alignment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat, through its contribution towards upskilling the manufacturing workforce. Gujarat has always been at the forefront of industrial development, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and institutions like NAMTECH are important partners in this journey. I am confident that the institute will play a significant role in building a skilled workforce and an innovation ecosystem that will power India’s journey towards becoming a global manufacturing leader.”
Dr. Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman, Director General & CEO, NAMTECH added: “It is a matter of great happiness and pride to host the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel at NAMTECH. His visit is a source of encouragement for our entire team and reinforces our commitment to advancing Gujarat’s vision of industrial growth and innovation. We remain dedicated to our mission of developing future-ready talent, strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem and contributing meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat.”
