This view cannot be found again at Smritipat… A unique landmark of Ahmedabad, which the world came to know. This view cannot be found again at Smritipat… Ahmedabad’s unparalleled landmark, recognized by the world.

Once called the ‘city playing in the dust…’ Ahmedabad city is today reaching for the sky. ‘Divya Bhaskar’ Gujarat’s 20th anniversary, this drone picture of Ahmedabad covers the entire city, trying to show the places that have become famous and landmarks abroad. Ahmedabad has many such achievements like the pre-independence residence of Gandhiji, Gandhi Ashram, the world’s first cricket stadium, the country’s number one management college, the country’s first bullet train project.

The largest cricket stadium in the world
Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera is the largest stadium in the world. One lakh 10 thousand spectators have been arranged in this 63 acre stadium. A special event was held in this stadium on 24 February 2020 for former US President Donald Trump. For the first time in the world, a test match with a pink ball was played in this stadium.

Sabarmati Thermal Power Station
Sabarmati Thermal Power Station supplying electricity to the city. This plant has a capacity of 400 MW. Torrent Company acquired The Ahmedabad Electricity Company Limited in 1997. Today, the city provides 24 hours uninterrupted power flow.

The riverfront became the identity of the city
The riverfront was first proposed in the 1960s, but construction began in 2005. Foreign leaders, dignitaries have been entertained at the riverfront. Recently, leaders from around the world who came to the G-20 visited the riverfront.

Navrangpura Stadium was the first ODI match played between India and England in the country
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad’s first stadium, was constructed in 1960. It is also known as Sports Club of Gujarat Stadium. The stadium
Has the honor of hosting the first One Day International match (1981) played between India and England. English architect Charles Correa designed the stadium.

Metro Train: A third option of mass transportation
Metro trains are becoming yet another convenient and fast transport service for the urbanites. On 30 September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-I between Thaltej and Vastral. The total cost of the first phase is more than 12 thousand crores. 80 thousand to 1 lakh people travel in metro trains every day.

Gujarat University expands worldwide
Gujarat University located in Nawarangpura is the largest university in the state with more than 400 affiliated colleges including Ahmedabad. More than 2 lakh students get education every year. Today it is also affiliated with many famous universities abroad.

No. 1 IIM in Management
IIM-A was established in 1961 as an autonomous institution with the active participation of the central and state governments as well as industry. The old campus was designed by renowned architect Louis Kahn. Renowned scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai decided the logo of IIM Ahmedabad. Today this institute ranks first in the country in management.

Bullet Train: The country’s first multimodal transport hub
The country’s first bullet train will start between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. For this, the country’s first multimodal transport hub has been prepared at Sabarmati. This multi-modal transport hub is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate travel by bus, train, metro and bullet train from a single location.

Gandhi Ashram, Gandhiji’s residence before independence
Gandhi Ashram was established in 1915 as a satyagraha camp against the British. Gandhi Ashram was Gandhiji’s pre-independence residence. From here he started the freedom movement. More than 7 lakh visitors visit the Gandhi Ashram located in Sabmarti every year.