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About Gujarat
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Gujarat is a land entrepreneur. It’s land with strong fundamentals. It’s a land of grit & grandeur, a land of marvels, manifestations and celebrations. A large number of its Diaspora further enrich this environment by bringing back home the learning from all across the globe. That is why Gujarat, which is a compassionate society, also has a cosmopolitan lifestyle where warmth and happiness, progress and delight are all pervasive.
Located on the western coast of India, Gujarat represents 5% of India’s population and 6% of its area. Gujarat has been growing at a double digit growth rate- the highest among Indian states. And its high-growth story rests on strong foundations- its robust infrastructure. |
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- Uniformly developed physical and social infrastructure
- World class ports, roads and railways
- Biggest lined irrigation canal: Narmada
- highest per capita consumption of electricity
- Uninterrupted quality power supply to all villages
- State wide water grid enabled by inter linked rivers
- State wide gas grid
- Two LNG terminals; two upcoming
- State wide area network
- Highest tele density
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| Gujarat’s strength in Infrastructure has been combined with some unique natural advantages. The Arabian Sea acts as the state’s waterway to the rest of the world. Gujarat has the country’s longest coastline of 1600 km. Making up a gateway to overseas markets and a vast hinterland of Northern and Central India. Gujarat has had a rich heritage of maritime trade through some of its earliest ports in human history. |
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- 42 Ports: minor and major, many of them of world class
- Handling 30% of India’s total cargo
- 80% of minor port cargo
- Access to Europe, Africa, South East Asia and the Gulf
- Servicing the northern and central hinterland of India
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| Gujarat has been known as the Growth Engine of India. With a major share in many products and a near monopoly in others, it is the Numero Uno state of India |
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- Industrial growth - 12.5%
- 21% of India’s exports
- Highest share of investments in India: 22%
- Share in India’s industrial production: 16%
- Share in market capitalisation of India: 30%
- Largest Center for polished Diamonds
- 3rd largest steel hub of the world
- World’s Largest grass root petroleum refinery
- Largest Producer in Pharma, chemicals & petrochemicals
- Near monopoly in salt, soda ash, Milk product
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History
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History The name of the state is derived from Gujjar (Gujjar R the capital was moved to Gandhinagar in 1970.
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Geography & Demography
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Geography & Demography Geography of Gujarat. Courtesy: NASA Earth Observatory Kutch Desert Gujarat is the westernmost state of India. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and southwest, and
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Economy
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Economy Gujarat controls some of the largest businesses in India. Major Agricultural produce of the state include cotton, groundnuts, peanuts, dates, sugar cane, milk the total crop area amounts to
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Government and politics
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Government and politics. Districts of Gujarat Main article: Politics of Gujarat Further information: Districts of Gujarat and Chief Ministers of Gujarat On 1960-05-01, Gujarat was created out of the
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Education
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Education. Gujarat has 13 universities and 4 agricultural universities. Gujarat also has an Indian Institute of Management, at Ahmedabad, National Institute of Design, at Ahmedabad and a National
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Temples
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Temples Numerous important religious sites are located in Gujarat. The world's first Swaminarayan Temple was built in Ahmedabad by the instructions of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Modhera Sun Temple
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Fairs and festivals
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Fairs, festivals and holidays Around 3500 festivals are celebrated in Gujarat. - the state is known as the land of fairs and festivals. Some of these fairs and festivals are : Bhavnath Mahadev Mela
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National parks & sanctuaries
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National parks and sanctuaries Map Guj Nat Parks Sanctuary Panthera leo persica male Main article: List of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Gujarat, India Gujarat has 4 National parks and
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Historic sites
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Historic sites Dholavira Sophisticated Water Reservoir Lothal is the site of the ancient ruins of the first Indian port, dating from the time of the Indus Valley Civilization. Dholavira, the ancient
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How to reach
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How to reach Railway Gujarat comes under Western Railways of Indian Railways. Vadodara is the busiest railway station in Gujarat. Indian Railways is planning Delhi-Mumbai dedicated rail freight
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