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{{Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
| native_name = Gandhinagar
| other_name = ગાંધીનગર
| nickname = Ecopolite city/Cosmopolite city
| type = capital
| latd = 23.22
| longd = 72.68
| locator_position = right
| skyline = SACHIVALAY_PANORAMA.jpg
| skyline_caption = Panorama of Gujarat Legislative assembly
| state_name = Gujarat
|district = [[Capital Paradise and City]]<br />[[3 Tehsils]]
|leader_title = [[Municipal Commissioner of Gandhinagar|Municipal commissioner]]
|leader_name = R.C.Kharsan
| altitude = 81
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_total = 2095891
| area_total = 177
| area_telephone = 079
| postal_code = 382010
| vehicle_code_range = GJ-18
}}
'''Gandhinagar''' ({{lang-gu|ગાંધીનગર}})({{Audio|Gandhinagar.ogg|pronunciation}}) is the [[List of state and union territory capitals in India|capital]] of the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]] in [[Western India|western]] [[India]]. Gandhinagar is located on the west central point of the [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Industrial corridor]] between [[Delhi]], the [[List of state and union territory capitals in India|capital]] of [[India]] and [[Mumbai]], the Financial & Economical capital of [[India]].
==Etymology==
In 1960, when the old Bombay State was bifurcated into the present states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Bombay city fell to the share of Maharastra. It was then decided to build an entirely new capital for Gujarat<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.gujaratguideonline.com/Gandhinagar-History.html |title=Information about History of Gandhinagar City - Gujarat |publisher=Gujaratguideonline.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat's new capital city, lies on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, about 464 km away from [[Mumbai]], the financial capital of [[India]]. Gandhinagar presents the spacious, well-organized look of an architecturally integrated city<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>.
Around the central Government complex, stretch 30 sectors into which the city has been divided. Each sector has its own shopping and community center, primary school, health center, Government and private housing<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>. Apart from which there is a generous provision for wide open green parks, extensive planting and a large recreational area along the river giving the city a lush green garden-city atmosphere<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>.
The famous [[Akshardham (Gandhinagar)|Akshardham temple]] is located in Gandhinagar. There was, however, tremendous political pressure to make Gandhinagar a purely Indian enterprise, partly because the state of Gujarat was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>. Kalia illumines Kahn's early influence in the city and his replacement by Doshi and then by American-trained H. K. Mewada, who had apprenticed with Le Corbusier in [[Chandigarh]]. Kalia shows that, unlike the other two cities, Gandhinagar would become emblematic of Gandhian ideals of [[swadeshi]] (indigenous) goods and [[swaraj]] (self-rule)<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>.
==History==
In the 13th century, King Pethasinh of Pethapur, ruled over Shertha town. After the death of Pethasinh, the Sultanate of Patan used this land as battle ground. [[Ahmed Shah of Gujarat|Sultan Ahmed Shah]] decided to move his capital from Patan to a new city, and built [[Ahmedabad]]. In 1960, [[Bombay]] state was split in two different states, [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]]. Ahmedabad became capital of Gujarat, and a new capital city was to be built on land which was once part of Pethapur state.
[[File:SACHIVALAY PANORAMA.jpg|thumb|800px|center|Panorama Of Gujarat Legislative Assembly at Sector 10]]
[[File:Akshardham Gandhinagar.jpg|thumb|800px|center|Akshardham Temple at Sector 20]]
The city's infrastructure was planned by two Indian planners, H.K. Mewada (educated at Cornell University)and Prakash Apte. Mewada, a Gandhian, had worked as a trainee under Le Corbusier in the Chandigarh Project in the 1950s. Gandhinagar's streets are numbered, and have cross streets named for [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] alphabets like "k" , "kh" , "g" , "gh" , "ch" , "chh" , "j" . All streets cross every kilometre, and at every crossing traffic circles decrease the speed of traffic.
The city has developed in four distinct phases:
*Phase 1: After the city's infrastructure was completed in 1970, and until 1980, it was known as 'Gandhian City,' since it was based on Gandhiji's concepts and principles.
*Phase 2: Between 1980 and 1990, a time of low pollution, it was known as 'Unpolluted City'.
*Phase 3: After 1990, many trees were planted, and the city became the 'Green City.'
*Phase 4: In 2002, Gujarat's [[Chief Minister]], [[Narendra Modi]], proposed a new, triple focus for the city: it should be green, It should utilize solar energy, and It should be cosmopolitan.
The City soon be witnessing Mahatma Mandir. Mahatma Mandir is the place where Vibrant Gujarat 2011 is going to happen in 2011.[http://www.vibrantgujarat.com/mahatma-mandir/mahatma-mandir.aspx More Details of Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar]
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Gandhinagar had a population of 195,891. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gandhinagar has an average literacy rate of 77.11%,: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. In Gandhinagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Gandhinagar has population of above 21.5 lacs as per 2008 census. Over 95% of the population of Gandhinagar are [[Hindus]].
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== Geography ==
Gandhinagar has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet). The city sits on the banks of the [[Sabarmati River]], in north-central-East Gujarat. The 20,543 km² Area Around Gandhinagar is defined by Gujarat capital Territory.It spans an area of 205 km² (79.15 square miles). The river frequently dries up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of water.
== Climate ==
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Gandhinagar has a monsoon climate with three main seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. The climate is generally dry and hot outside of the monsoon season. The weather is hot from March to June when the maximum temperature stays in the range of 36 [[Celsius|°C]] (97 [[Fahrenheit|°F]]) and 42 [[Celsius|°C]] (108 [[Fahrenheit|°F]]), and the minimum in the range of 19 °C (66 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F). It is cool but never Really cold From November to February , the average maximum temperature is around 29 °C (85 °F), the average minimum is 14 °C (57 °F), and the climate is extremely dry. The southwest [[monsoon]] brings a humid climate from mid-June to mid-September.<ref>{{cite web
|publisher = Yahoo! Inc.
|title = Gandhinagar Weather - Records and Averages
|url=http://weather.yahoo.com/climo/INXX0048_f.html
|accessdate=2006-09-04
}}</ref> The average annual rainfall is around 803.4 mm (32 inches).
== Governance and politics ==
{{See|Gandhinagar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Chief Ministers of Gujarat}}
On 1 May 1960, Gujarat was created out of the 17 northern [[district]]s of former [[State of Bombay]]. These districts were further subdivided later on. There are 25 administrative [[district]]s in the state (as of 2006). Gandhinagar is a politics hub for the state of gujrat. Sri L.k. Advani is Present Elected member for 19 years from Gandhinagar seat in Loksabha Election.<ref>http://www.indiaelections.co.in/7861648/mp-elections-mallika-sarabhai-to-contest-against-advani/</ref> Unlike other cities, Gandhinagar has its own administrative body 'The Capital Project division' created by the government of Gujrat in 1965 AD.
Gujarat is governed by a [[Legislative Assembly]] of 182 members. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) are elected on the basis of adult suffrage from one of 182 constituencies, of which 13 are reserved for [[Scheduled Castes and Tribes|scheduled caste]]s and 26 for [[scheduled tribe]]s. The term of office for a member of the Legislative Assembly is five years. The Legislative Assembly elects a speaker, who presides over the meetings of the legislature. A governor is appointed by the [[President of India]], and his Assembly, and to address the House after every general election and the commencement of each year's first session of the Legislative Assembly. The leader of the majority party or coalition in the legislature (Chief Minister) or his or her designee acts as the Leader of the Legislative Assembly. The administration of the state is led by the Chief Minister.
[[Gujarat]] is one of the most politically conservative state in India. Both the ruling [[BJP]] and [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] in Gujarat are far more conservative than in the national scene.
After gaining Independence in 1947, the [[Indian National Congress]] party ruled the [[Bombay state]] (which included present-day Gujarat and [[Maharashtra]]). Congress continued to govern Gujarat after the state's creation in 1960. During and after India's [[State of Emergency in India|State of Emergency]] of 1975-1977, public support for the Congress Party eroded, but it continued to hold government until 1995. In the 1995 Assembly Polls, the Congress lost to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) and [[Keshubhai Patel]] came to power. His Government lasted only 2 years. The fall of that government was provoked by a split in the BJP led by Shankersinh Vaghela . In 2001, following the loss of 2 assembly seats in [[by-election]]s, Keshubhai Patel resigned and yielded power to [[Narendra Modi]]. The BJP retained a majority in the 2002 election, and Narendra Modi has since served as Chief Minister of the state. On 1 June 2007, Narendra Modi became the longest serving Chief Minister of Gujarat<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=87512 Modi becomes longest serving CM of Gujarat<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://in.news.yahoo.com/070606/43/6gpdc.html ]{{dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>. Once again the polls (Dec'07) elected Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP retained a majority once again in 2007 and [[Narendra Modi]] returned to power in the State once again.
== Economy ==
===Industries===
The [[Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation]] oversees the planning of industrial facilities and areas, and the appropriate infrastructure.
Re-known corporate consultants such as Shri Gaurav Khatri are providing services to this capital of the state.
=== Software Technology Park of India ===
{{see|Software Technology Parks of India}}
India’s rapidly growing strengths and capabilities in IT had given a confidence that Indian IT Industry will provide a great economic growth of global standing in the foreseeable future. Identifying IT as an area of focus, the Government of India had promulgated a policy in 1986 making “Software Exports, Software Development and services and Training” as an area of prime importance. Further identification of factors hindering the growth of the software industry by the Government led to the creation of Software Technology Park Scheme in order to encourage and enhance software exports from the country<ref name="gnr.stpi.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.gnr.stpi.in/ |title=Software Technology Parks Of India,Gandhinagar |publisher=Gnr.stpi.in |date=2010-04-27 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) was established and registered as an autonomous society on 6 June 1991 under the Society Regulation Act 1860<ref name="gnr.stpi.in"/>, under the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information technology, Government of India<ref name="gnr.stpi.in"/>.
=== Gujarat International Finance-Tec City ===
{{see|Gujarat International Finance Tec-City}}
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) and Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited [[IL&FS]] signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with [[Cisco]] for the [[Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)]] project in presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2009/06/03/gandhinagars-gift-city-takes-off-mou-with-cisco/ |title=Gujarat | DeshGujarat.Com » Archives » Gandhinagar’s GIFT City Takes Off: MoU with CISCO(VIDEO) |publisher=DeshGujarat.Com |date=2009-06-03 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>.
The capital of Gujarat has emerged as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. In addition to housing one of the largest manufacturing bases in India, Gujarat also accounts for a disproportionately large share of the investor and entrepreneurial population in the country. Recognizing the potential of the state as a centre for the financial services industry, the government of Gujarat formulated GIFT as a mega project to realize this vision. Thus, land (initially 550 acre) in Administrative Capital of the State has been allotted for the development of a Central Finance and Business District (CFBD)<ref name="indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com">{{cite web|url=http://indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/gandhinagar-gujarat-international-finance-tec-city-gift-400m-80-fl-310m-x-2-200m-x-10-app/ |title=GANDHINAGAR | Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) | 400m | 80 floors | 350m X 2 | 200m+ x 10 « Indian Skyscraper Blog |publisher=Indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com |date=2007-12-09 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=NULL |url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/gift-developed-jointly-by-gudcilfs-at-gandhinagar_289701.html |title=GIFT developed jointly by GUDC & IL&FS at Gandhinagar |publisher=Moneycontrol.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>. GIFT is conceptualized as a global financial and IT services hub.
GIFT is developed as India's first major supertall CBD project that is designed to be the focal point of India’s booming financial services market-comprehensive infrastructure, power, verticalized office space, and a well designed, planned and expandable urban form. Its strong proximity and infrastructure connectivity with Mumbai ensures that mutually beneficial development occurs between the two metros<ref name="indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com"/>. GIFT is designed as an environmentally friendly development that will have the lowest per capital energy consumption of any Indian metro. The project itself will have a green area covering 65% of the total land, in large part due to the number of skyscrapers.<ref name="indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com"/>
[http://giftgujarat.in/all_blocks.aspx]
Watch Video on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_UeoTpygR4]
==Transportation==
===Air===
[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport]] located in [[Ahmedabad]] provides connectivity with domestic flights to the Metropolitans and other major cities of India. It also provides a many International flights from Ahmedabad to across the world.
===Rail===
[[Ahmedabad Railway Station]] in [[Ahmedabad]] is the nearest rail junction which provides connectivity with major cities and towns of India. Capital Railway Station is Recently Developed by Capital project Division & Gandhinagar Road & Building Department. Somnath - Jabalpur Express for [[Bhopal Junction]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Ratlam]], [[Ujjain]], [[Saugor]], Jaipur-Bandra Garib Rath , Haridwar mail for [[Delhi]] and [[Haridwar]] and [[Shanti Express]] for [[Indore Junction BG]]. The Indian Railways transports are Available for Moving in Northern India & Eastern India From Kalol Railway Station.
====Metrolink express for Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad====
The Governing Body of Gujarat planned for [[rapid transit]] in the city by proposing the [[MetroLink Express Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad]] (MEGA) also known as the [[Ahmedabad Metro]]. The contract for the four corridors of the system were awarded to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) which also manages the [[Delhi Metro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Govt-lines-up-Rs-1-lakh-cr-for-Metro-projects/articleshow/4623402.cms |title=Govt lines up Rs 1 lakh cr for Metro projects-Railways-Transportation-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2009-06-06 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=TNN, Jun 6, 2009, 03.32am IST |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/ahmedabad/Delhi-Metro-to-discuss-Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar-link/articleshow/4623473.cms |title=Delhi Metro to discuss Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar link - Ahmedabad - City - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2009-06-06 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>. [[Delhi Metro]] carried out a pre-feasibility survey in 2004-05. In 2003, when the project was conceived, its cost was worked out at Rs 4,500 crore.
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The DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd) has already done its techno-feasibility study and submitted its report. Gujarat government has recently re-approached Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for a modified detailed project report (DRP) for a metro rail project in Ahmedabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=340107 |title=Ahmedabad metro rail project put on fast track |publisher=Business-standard.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
===Road===
Gandhinagar is connected to [[Surat]], [[Mumbai]], and [[Navi Mumbai]] through [[National Highway 8A (India)|National Highway 8A]]. It is connected to [[Ahmedabad]], [[jaipur]], [[udaipur]], [[New Delhi]] & [[Chandigarh]] through the [[National Highway 8C (India)|National Highway 8C]].
====Local transport====
[[File:GandhinagarCityBus.jpg|thumb|right|City bus service (GH 3 bus stop in the background).]]
Gandhinagar got its own city bus service in August 2009. The city bus service is operated by VTCOS.<ref>www.vtcos.com</ref> In the first phase of city based transportation service, a total of eleven buses running on [[compressed natural gas]] have been allotted. [[Compressed natural gas|CNG]] auto-[[rickshaws]] and VTCOS CT-buses are available, maintained by Gandhinagar Notified Area (GNA). Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses provide transport in and outside the state.
====Bus Rapid Transit System====
[[Ahmedabad BRTS]] is the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for the city of Ahmedabad. It is a highly ambitious rapid transport system developed by Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB), recognizing that Bus transport forms the most critical segment of the public transport system in the Gandhinagar city. GIDB has thereby entrusted the system design task to [[CEPT University]]. A part of first corridor connecting Pirana to R.T.O. was opened to public on October 14, 2009 by Chief Minister Narendra Modi.<ref name=Inauguration>{{cite web
|publisher=Commissioner Information, Government of Gujarat
|title=Chief Minister Dedicates “Jan Marg-B.R.T.S” to the Citizens of Ahmedabad
|url=http://www.gujaratinteractive.net/?p=464
|accessdate=2009-10-14
}}</ref>
Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad have a combined population of 62 [[lakh]]s (6.2 million).<ref name=population>{{cite web
|publisher=Census of India
|title=Population Finder
|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Population_Finder/Population_Finder.aspx?Name=Ahmadabad&Criteria=U
|accessdate=2008-07-24
}}</ref>, which is likely to be 11 million by the year 2035. This would lead to agglomeration of surrounding settlements like [[kalol]] and other smaller villages, which ultimately increases the area of the city, which may become 1,000 km<sup>2</sup> in the year 2035. Moreover, about 1/3 of total as well as student population reside within walking distance from the proposed BRTS network. Thus, there is a growing need for greater accessibility to basic amenities and opportunities for mobility in the city. In such a state of rapid urbanization, it is very essential to have an efficient and rapid transit system, which will sustain and accelerate the growth of the city. In order to cater this future demand, the city and State Government has initiated a Plan for Integrated Public Transit System, in which BRTS is one of the components. This will facilitate the major mobility need of the people. In future, this system will get integrated with Gandhinagar Metro by the addition of two lines running through east to west and north to south.
==Education==
Schools in Gandhinagar are affiliated with the [[Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board]] and [[Central Board]]. Under the (10+2 Plan), students complete ten years of schooling, and then enroll in Higher Secondary School, where they choose from one of three streams: [[liberal arts|Arts]], [[Commerce]] or [[Science]]. Which is then followed by either a general degree course in a chosen field of study, or a professional degree course, such as [[law]], [[engineering]], [[medicine]] etc. Government Of Gujarat Has Developed Knowledge Corridor in Gandhinagar Region. Maximum Institutes are Available in Gandhinagar region.There are All Streams Colleges & institutes Available in City Including Major part of National & International Institutes & Universities in Gujarat, They Are listed Below.
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* [[Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iitgn.ac.in/ |title=Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |publisher=Iitgn.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar]]
* [[Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology]]
* [[National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar]]
* [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]]
* [[Gujarat National Law University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gnlu.ac.in |title=Welcome to GNLU |publisher=Gnlu.ac.in |date=2010-07-10 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* Gujarat Forenscic Science University
* School of Solar Energy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sse.pdpu.ac.in/academics.html |title=School of Solar Energy |publisher=Sse.pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India]]<ref>{{cite web|author=info@ediindia.org |url=http://www.ediindia.org |title=Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India |publisher=Ediindia.org |date=2009-04-09 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* Central University Of Gujarat
* Bapu Gujarat Knowledge Village
* International Institute Of Fashion Design
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* [[Institute for Plasma Research]]<ref>http://www.ipr.res.in/</ref>
* Institute of Advance Research<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iiar.res.in/ |title=| Indian Institute of Advanced Research, IIAR |publisher=Iiar.res.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[LDRP Institute of Technology and Research]]
* National Institute Of Communication management
* [[BISAG|Bhaskaracharya Institute Of Geo - Informatics]]
* Institute Of Hotel Management
* [[Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdpu.ac.in/ |title=Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University |publisher=Pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* School Of Liberal Studies - PDPU Campus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sls.pdpu.ac.in/academics.html |title=School of Liberal Studies |publisher=Sls.pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[School of Petroleum Technology]]<ref>[http://www.iptg.ac.in/btech.html ]{{dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>
* School of Nuclear Energy - PDPU Campus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sne.pdpu.ac.in/ |title=Welcome to School of Nuclear Energy (SNE) - School of Nuclear Energy |publisher=Sne.pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* School Of Petroleum Management<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ipmg.ac.in/mba_programme.html |title=School of Petroleum Management |publisher=Ipmg.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* Industrial Training Institute<ref>http://www.itigandhinagar.org.in/</ref>
* Shankarsinh Vaghela Institute of Technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bapugkv.org/ |title=WelCome Bapu Gujarat Knowledge Village |publisher=Bapugkv.org |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
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== Culture and cuisine==
{{See also|Dandiya Raas|l1=Raas}}
There are four groups of people who came to inhabit this land at different points of time and now form the majority here. Jats came from a place in Iran called Half (to be known latter as Jat) and they were herders by occupation. Around five hundred years ago they came to Kutch and Sind in search of new grazing pastures and settled there. Those who joined agriculture called themselves Garasia Jats and those who continued their ancestral occupation were known as Dhanetah Jats, and those who chose to study the Koran became Fakirani Jats.
The Harijan is the name given by Mahatma Gandhi to the Meghwals, who originally came from Marwar in Rajasthan. They are the masters of weaving cotton and wool as also embroidery and appliqué work. The Ahirs came with Lord Krishna from Gokul in Uttar Pradesh.
Most of the communities of Ahirs began with selling ghee and milk and are now spread all over the state.
Crafts in Gujarat are a way of life, a process that transforms even the most mundane object of daily use into a thing of beauty. The skill of the Gujarati craftsperson-be it a weaver or a metalworker, a woman who embroiders for herself or a potter who creates pieces of art out of clay-is bound to leave one spellbound.
Wood carving is another important craft in Gujarat, evident in the many elaborately carved temples, havelis (mansions) and palaces as well as objects of daily and ritual use. Utensils are another area where the craftspersons of Gujarat have excelled.
Gujarat is also famous for its terracotta work, especially votive terra-cotta figurines which one can find by the hundreds at small shrines built in forests, along roads, outside villages, on lonely hill-tops and under large trees, especially in south Gujarat.
Jewelry is yet another fascinating craft in Gujarat. Each tribe or clan has different types of ornaments and each of them has retained the uniqueness of these ornaments.
Performing Arts and Culture form an important means of expression of the Indian ethos. Different states practice different dance forms, classical music and have their own share of folklore. Programs are organized to showcase these performing arts and artists, who have kept these age old art forms alive, through their practice of it. The Performing arts in Gujarat are some of the most colorful and the performers in question are great exponents of their specialized arts. The different regions of Gujarat come alive, especially during Navratri, which is considered to be one of their prominent festivals. Many forms of dances are performed during this time, which are steeped in the fragrance of legends and romance – Raas is one of them.
Raas is a very energetic dance, where color and gaiety play important parts. It is performed with a lot of gusto and the body language, eye contact, expressions and rhythm plays a major part here. Two circles formed by men and women revolve in clockwise and anti clockwise movements, while clanging their dandias with their respectve partners. They have to move according to the rhythm of the music and as well as clang their dandias.
Raas is one of the most popular dances of Gujarat which brings together family and friends during the festival of Navratri. It also brings together the young boys and girls, who plan for this special event throughout the year. No wonder that so many romances materialize during Navratri!
Though Raas in Gujarat, India is a traditional dance form, youngsters show no dearth of interest towards it. Navratri sees them in their traditional outfits, all geared up to reach the venue. The folk dances of Gujarat, Garba, Raas , and Dandiya have been successful in breaking the confinements of locality and the festival of Navratri brings together the whole of India. Special dancing competitions and lavish feasts are organized during the holy festival of Navratri. Couple passes are available in all major outlets and huge investments made on these functions.
== Sports ==
Cricket is the most popular sport in Gandhinagar. There are several cricket grounds located in the city. The [[Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera]] located in the nearby city of [[Ahmedabad]] is one of the [[Test cricket]] grounds in India and is a venue for International cricket matches. Other sports such as football, hockey, basketball, tennis, golf and badminton are also popular in the city. A regional center of the [[Sports Authority of India]] is located at '''Gandhinagar'''.
==Tourist attractions==
[[File:Indroda eggs.JPG|thumb|left|200px|side|Indroda Park]]
[[File:Adalaj Ni Vav.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Adalaj Stepwell]]
[[Akshardham Temple]] It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Gandhinagar. temple is built by pink stones with beautiful carvings. It is surrounded by lush green gardens and admirable fountains.
[[Adalaj]] Ni Vav- It is a popular tourist attraction of the city and is situated 18 km. south of Gandhinagar. The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai. The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs. In the past, these step wells were frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalaj |title=Adalaj - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |publisher=En.wikipedia.org |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070324062018/http%3A//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalaj |archivedate = March 24, 2007|deadurl=yes}}</ref>
Children's Park in Sector 28 has toy train ,boating and other amusement facilities.
Sarita Udyan situatted on bank of river sabarmati.
Deer Park- It serves as a perfect refuge for those seeking some calm and peace away from the din of the city.
Punit van-a botanical garden in sector 20.
Craftsmen's Village ; Pethapur <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gujaratguideonline.com/Gandhinagar-Places.html |title=Gandhinagar Visiting Places and Tourist Attraction : Gandhinagar Guide - Gujarat |publisher=Gujaratguideonline.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
<ref>http://indiatouristdestinations.com/spotimages/akshardham_gandhinagar.jpg</ref>
== International Relations ==
=== Twin towns- Sister cities ===
*{{Flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} [[Dubai]], United Arab Emirates
== References ==
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== External links ==
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*{{Wikitravel|Gandhinagar}}
*[http://www.guda.org.in/ Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority]
*[http://www.collectorgandhinagar.gujarat.gov.in/ Gandhinagar Destrict Megistrate]
*[http://gandhinagarmunicipalcorporation.com/ Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation]
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| skyline_caption = Panorama of Gujarat Legislative assembly
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|leader_title = [[Municipal Commissioner of Gandhinagar|Municipal commissioner]]
|leader_name = R.C.Kharsan
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'''Gandhinagar''' ({{lang-gu|ગાંધીનગર}})({{Audio|Gandhinagar.ogg|pronunciation}}) is the [[List of state and union territory capitals in India|capital]] of the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]] in [[Western India|western]] [[India]]. Gandhinagar is located on the west central point of the [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Industrial corridor]] between [[Delhi]], the [[List of state and union territory capitals in India|capital]] of [[India]] and [[Mumbai]], the Financial & Economical capital of [[India]].
==Etymology==
In 1960, when the old Bombay State was bifurcated into the present states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Bombay city fell to the share of Maharastra. It was then decided to build an entirely new capital for Gujarat<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.gujaratguideonline.com/Gandhinagar-History.html |title=Information about History of Gandhinagar City - Gujarat |publisher=Gujaratguideonline.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat's new capital city, lies on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, about 464 km away from [[Mumbai]], the financial capital of [[India]]. Gandhinagar presents the spacious, well-organized look of an architecturally integrated city<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>.
Around the central Government complex, stretch 30 sectors into which the city has been divided. Each sector has its own shopping and community center, primary school, health center, Government and private housing<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>. Apart from which there is a generous provision for wide open green parks, extensive planting and a large recreational area along the river giving the city a lush green garden-city atmosphere<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>.
The famous [[Akshardham (Gandhinagar)|Akshardham temple]] is located in Gandhinagar. There was, however, tremendous political pressure to make Gandhinagar a purely Indian enterprise, partly because the state of Gujarat was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>. Kalia illumines Kahn's early influence in the city and his replacement by Doshi and then by American-trained H. K. Mewada, who had apprenticed with Le Corbusier in [[Chandigarh]]. Kalia shows that, unlike the other two cities, Gandhinagar would become emblematic of Gandhian ideals of [[swadeshi]] (indigenous) goods and [[swaraj]] (self-rule)<ref name="gujaratguideonline.com"/>.
==History==
In the 13th century, King Pethasinh of Pethapur, ruled over Shertha town. After the death of Pethasinh, the Sultanate of Patan used this land as battle ground. [[Ahmed Shah of Gujarat|Sultan Ahmed Shah]] decided to move his capital from Patan to a new city, and built [[Ahmedabad]]. In 1960, [[Bombay]] state was split in two different states, [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]]. Ahmedabad became capital of Gujarat, and a new capital city was to be built on land which was once part of Pethapur state.
[[File:SACHIVALAY PANORAMA.jpg|thumb|800px|center|Panorama Of Gujarat Legislative Assembly at Sector 10]]
[[File:Akshardham Gandhinagar.jpg|thumb|800px|center|Akshardham Temple at Sector 20]]
The city's infrastructure was planned by two Indian planners, H.K. Mewada (educated at Cornell University)and Prakash Apte. Mewada, a Gandhian, had worked as a trainee under Le Corbusier in the Chandigarh Project in the 1950s. Gandhinagar's streets are numbered, and have cross streets named for [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] alphabets like "k" , "kh" , "g" , "gh" , "ch" , "chh" , "j" . All streets cross every kilometre, and at every crossing traffic circles decrease the speed of traffic.
The city has developed in four distinct phases:
*Phase 1: After the city's infrastructure was completed in 1970, and until 1980, it was known as 'Gandhian City,' since it was based on Gandhiji's concepts and principles.
*Phase 2: Between 1980 and 1990, a time of low pollution, it was known as 'Unpolluted City'.
*Phase 3: After 1990, many trees were planted, and the city became the 'Green City.'
*Phase 4: In 2002, Gujarat's [[Chief Minister]], [[Narendra Modi]], proposed a new, triple focus for the city: it should be green, It should utilize solar energy, and It should be cosmopolitan.
The City soon be witnessing Mahatma Mandir. Mahatma Mandir is the place where Vibrant Gujarat 2011 is going to happen in 2011.[http://www.vibrantgujarat.com/mahatma-mandir/mahatma-mandir.aspx More Details of Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar]
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Gandhinagar had a population of 195,891. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gandhinagar has an average literacy rate of 77.11%,: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. In Gandhinagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Gandhinagar has population of above 21.5 lacs as per 2008 census. Over 95% of the population of Gandhinagar are [[Hindus]].
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== Geography ==
Gandhinagar has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet). The city sits on the banks of the [[Sabarmati River]], in north-central-East Gujarat. The 20,543 km² Area Around Gandhinagar is defined by Gujarat capital Territory.It spans an area of 205 km² (79.15 square miles). The river frequently dries up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of water.
== Climate ==
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Gandhinagar has a monsoon climate with three main seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. The climate is generally dry and hot outside of the monsoon season. The weather is hot from March to June when the maximum temperature stays in the range of 36 [[Celsius|°C]] (97 [[Fahrenheit|°F]]) and 42 [[Celsius|°C]] (108 [[Fahrenheit|°F]]), and the minimum in the range of 19 °C (66 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F). It is cool but never Really cold From November to February , the average maximum temperature is around 29 °C (85 °F), the average minimum is 14 °C (57 °F), and the climate is extremely dry. The southwest [[monsoon]] brings a humid climate from mid-June to mid-September.<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> The average annual rainfall is around 803.4 mm (32 inches).
== Governance and politics ==
{{See|Gandhinagar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Chief Ministers of Gujarat}}
On 1 May 1960, Gujarat was created out of the 17 northern [[district]]s of former [[State of Bombay]]. These districts were further subdivided later on. There are 25 administrative [[district]]s in the state (as of 2006). Gandhinagar is a politics hub for the state of gujrat. Sri L.k. Advani is Present Elected member for 19 years from Gandhinagar seat in Loksabha Election.<ref>http://www.indiaelections.co.in/7861648/mp-elections-mallika-sarabhai-to-contest-against-advani/</ref> Unlike other cities, Gandhinagar has its own administrative body 'The Capital Project division' created by the government of Gujrat in 1965 AD.
Gujarat is governed by a [[Legislative Assembly]] of 182 members. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) are elected on the basis of adult suffrage from one of 182 constituencies, of which 13 are reserved for [[Scheduled Castes and Tribes|scheduled caste]]s and 26 for [[scheduled tribe]]s. The term of office for a member of the Legislative Assembly is five years. The Legislative Assembly elects a speaker, who presides over the meetings of the legislature. A governor is appointed by the [[President of India]], and his Assembly, and to address the House after every general election and the commencement of each year's first session of the Legislative Assembly. The leader of the majority party or coalition in the legislature (Chief Minister) or his or her designee acts as the Leader of the Legislative Assembly. The administration of the state is led by the Chief Minister.
[[Gujarat]] is one of the most politically conservative state in India. Both the ruling [[BJP]] and [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] in Gujarat are far more conservative than in the national scene.
After gaining Independence in 1947, the [[Indian National Congress]] party ruled the [[Bombay state]] (which included present-day Gujarat and [[Maharashtra]]). Congress continued to govern Gujarat after the state's creation in 1960. During and after India's [[State of Emergency in India|State of Emergency]] of 1975-1977, public support for the Congress Party eroded, but it continued to hold government until 1995. In the 1995 Assembly Polls, the Congress lost to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) and [[Keshubhai Patel]] came to power. His Government lasted only 2 years. The fall of that government was provoked by a split in the BJP led by Shankersinh Vaghela . In 2001, following the loss of 2 assembly seats in [[by-election]]s, Keshubhai Patel resigned and yielded power to [[Narendra Modi]]. The BJP retained a majority in the 2002 election, and Narendra Modi has since served as Chief Minister of the state. On 1 June 2007, Narendra Modi became the longest serving Chief Minister of Gujarat<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=87512 Modi becomes longest serving CM of Gujarat<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://in.news.yahoo.com/070606/43/6gpdc.html ]{{dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>. Once again the polls (Dec'07) elected Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP retained a majority once again in 2007 and [[Narendra Modi]] returned to power in the State once again.
== Economy ==
===Industries===
The [[Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation]] oversees the planning of industrial facilities and areas, and the appropriate infrastructure.
Re-known corporate consultants such as Shri Gaurav Khatri are providing services to this capital of the state.
=== Software Technology Park of India ===
{{see|Software Technology Parks of India}}
India’s rapidly growing strengths and capabilities in IT had given a confidence that Indian IT Industry will provide a great economic growth of global standing in the foreseeable future. Identifying IT as an area of focus, the Government of India had promulgated a policy in 1986 making “Software Exports, Software Development and services and Training” as an area of prime importance. Further identification of factors hindering the growth of the software industry by the Government led to the creation of Software Technology Park Scheme in order to encourage and enhance software exports from the country<ref name="gnr.stpi.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.gnr.stpi.in/ |title=Software Technology Parks Of India,Gandhinagar |publisher=Gnr.stpi.in |date=2010-04-27 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) was established and registered as an autonomous society on 6 June 1991 under the Society Regulation Act 1860<ref name="gnr.stpi.in"/>, under the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information technology, Government of India<ref name="gnr.stpi.in"/>.
=== Gujarat International Finance-Tec City ===
{{see|Gujarat International Finance Tec-City}}
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) and Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited [[IL&FS]] signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with [[Cisco]] for the [[Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)]] project in presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2009/06/03/gandhinagars-gift-city-takes-off-mou-with-cisco/ |title=Gujarat | DeshGujarat.Com » Archives » Gandhinagar’s GIFT City Takes Off: MoU with CISCO(VIDEO) |publisher=DeshGujarat.Com |date=2009-06-03 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>.
The capital of Gujarat has emerged as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. In addition to housing one of the largest manufacturing bases in India, Gujarat also accounts for a disproportionately large share of the investor and entrepreneurial population in the country. Recognizing the potential of the state as a centre for the financial services industry, the government of Gujarat formulated GIFT as a mega project to realize this vision. Thus, land (initially 550 acre) in Administrative Capital of the State has been allotted for the development of a Central Finance and Business District (CFBD)<ref name="indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com">{{cite web|url=http://indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/gandhinagar-gujarat-international-finance-tec-city-gift-400m-80-fl-310m-x-2-200m-x-10-app/ |title=GANDHINAGAR | Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) | 400m | 80 floors | 350m X 2 | 200m+ x 10 « Indian Skyscraper Blog |publisher=Indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com |date=2007-12-09 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=NULL |url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/gift-developed-jointly-by-gudcilfs-at-gandhinagar_289701.html |title=GIFT developed jointly by GUDC & IL&FS at Gandhinagar |publisher=Moneycontrol.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>. GIFT is conceptualized as a global financial and IT services hub.
GIFT is developed as India's first major supertall CBD project that is designed to be the focal point of India’s booming financial services market-comprehensive infrastructure, power, verticalized office space, and a well designed, planned and expandable urban form. Its strong proximity and infrastructure connectivity with Mumbai ensures that mutually beneficial development occurs between the two metros<ref name="indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com"/>. GIFT is designed as an environmentally friendly development that will have the lowest per capital energy consumption of any Indian metro. The project itself will have a green area covering 65% of the total land, in large part due to the number of skyscrapers.<ref name="indianskyscraperblog.wordpress.com"/>
[http://giftgujarat.in/all_blocks.aspx]
Watch Video on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_UeoTpygR4]
==Transportation==
===Air===
[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport]] located in [[Ahmedabad]] provides connectivity with domestic flights to the Metropolitans and other major cities of India. It also provides a many International flights from Ahmedabad to across the world.
===Rail===
[[Ahmedabad Railway Station]] in [[Ahmedabad]] is the nearest rail junction which provides connectivity with major cities and towns of India. Capital Railway Station is Recently Developed by Capital project Division & Gandhinagar Road & Building Department. Somnath - Jabalpur Express for [[Bhopal Junction]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Ratlam]], [[Ujjain]], [[Saugor]], Jaipur-Bandra Garib Rath , Haridwar mail for [[Delhi]] and [[Haridwar]] and [[Shanti Express]] for [[Indore Junction BG]]. The Indian Railways transports are Available for Moving in Northern India & Eastern India From Kalol Railway Station.
====Metrolink express for Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad====
The Governing Body of Gujarat planned for [[rapid transit]] in the city by proposing the [[MetroLink Express Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad]] (MEGA) also known as the [[Ahmedabad Metro]]. The contract for the four corridors of the system were awarded to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) which also manages the [[Delhi Metro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Govt-lines-up-Rs-1-lakh-cr-for-Metro-projects/articleshow/4623402.cms |title=Govt lines up Rs 1 lakh cr for Metro projects-Railways-Transportation-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2009-06-06 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=TNN, Jun 6, 2009, 03.32am IST |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/ahmedabad/Delhi-Metro-to-discuss-Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar-link/articleshow/4623473.cms |title=Delhi Metro to discuss Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar link - Ahmedabad - City - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2009-06-06 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>. [[Delhi Metro]] carried out a pre-feasibility survey in 2004-05. In 2003, when the project was conceived, its cost was worked out at Rs 4,500 crore.
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The DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd) has already done its techno-feasibility study and submitted its report. Gujarat government has recently re-approached Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for a modified detailed project report (DRP) for a metro rail project in Ahmedabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=340107 |title=Ahmedabad metro rail project put on fast track |publisher=Business-standard.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
===Road===
Gandhinagar is connected to [[Surat]], [[Mumbai]], and [[Navi Mumbai]] through [[National Highway 8A (India)|National Highway 8A]]. It is connected to [[Ahmedabad]], [[jaipur]], [[udaipur]], [[New Delhi]] & [[Chandigarh]] through the [[National Highway 8C (India)|National Highway 8C]].
====Local transport====
[[File:GandhinagarCityBus.jpg|thumb|right|City bus service (GH 3 bus stop in the background).]]
Gandhinagar got its own city bus service in August 2009. The city bus service is operated by VTCOS.<ref>www.vtcos.com</ref> In the first phase of city based transportation service, a total of eleven buses running on [[compressed natural gas]] have been allotted. [[Compressed natural gas|CNG]] auto-[[rickshaws]] and VTCOS CT-buses are available, maintained by Gandhinagar Notified Area (GNA). Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses provide transport in and outside the state.
====Bus Rapid Transit System====
[[Ahmedabad BRTS]] is the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for the city of Ahmedabad. It is a highly ambitious rapid transport system developed by Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB), recognizing that Bus transport forms the most critical segment of the public transport system in the Gandhinagar city. GIDB has thereby entrusted the system design task to [[CEPT University]]. A part of first corridor connecting Pirana to R.T.O. was opened to public on October 14, 2009 by Chief Minister Narendra Modi.<ref name=Inauguration>{{cite web
|publisher=Commissioner Information, Government of Gujarat
|title=Chief Minister Dedicates “Jan Marg-B.R.T.S” to the Citizens of Ahmedabad
|url=http://www.gujaratinteractive.net/?p=464
|accessdate=2009-10-14
}}</ref>
Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad have a combined population of 62 [[lakh]]s (6.2 million).<ref name=population>{{cite web
|publisher=Census of India
|title=Population Finder
|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Population_Finder/Population_Finder.aspx?Name=Ahmadabad&Criteria=U
|accessdate=2008-07-24
}}</ref>, which is likely to be 11 million by the year 2035. This would lead to agglomeration of surrounding settlements like [[kalol]] and other smaller villages, which ultimately increases the area of the city, which may become 1,000 km<sup>2</sup> in the year 2035. Moreover, about 1/3 of total as well as student population reside within walking distance from the proposed BRTS network. Thus, there is a growing need for greater accessibility to basic amenities and opportunities for mobility in the city. In such a state of rapid urbanization, it is very essential to have an efficient and rapid transit system, which will sustain and accelerate the growth of the city. In order to cater this future demand, the city and State Government has initiated a Plan for Integrated Public Transit System, in which BRTS is one of the components. This will facilitate the major mobility need of the people. In future, this system will get integrated with Gandhinagar Metro by the addition of two lines running through east to west and north to south.
==Education==
Schools in Gandhinagar are affiliated with the [[Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board]] and [[Central Board]]. Under the (10+2 Plan), students complete ten years of schooling, and then enroll in Higher Secondary School, where they choose from one of three streams: [[liberal arts|Arts]], [[Commerce]] or [[Science]]. Which is then followed by either a general degree course in a chosen field of study, or a professional degree course, such as [[law]], [[engineering]], [[medicine]] etc. Government Of Gujarat Has Developed Knowledge Corridor in Gandhinagar Region. Maximum Institutes are Available in Gandhinagar region.There are All Streams Colleges & institutes Available in City Including Major part of National & International Institutes & Universities in Gujarat, They Are listed Below.
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* [[Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iitgn.ac.in/ |title=Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |publisher=Iitgn.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar]]
* [[Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology]]
* [[National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar]]
* [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]]
* [[Gujarat National Law University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gnlu.ac.in |title=Welcome to GNLU |publisher=Gnlu.ac.in |date=2010-07-10 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* Gujarat Forenscic Science University
* School of Solar Energy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sse.pdpu.ac.in/academics.html |title=School of Solar Energy |publisher=Sse.pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India]]<ref>{{cite web|author=info@ediindia.org |url=http://www.ediindia.org |title=Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India |publisher=Ediindia.org |date=2009-04-09 |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* Central University Of Gujarat
* Bapu Gujarat Knowledge Village
* International Institute Of Fashion Design
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* [[Institute for Plasma Research]]<ref>http://www.ipr.res.in/</ref>
* Institute of Advance Research<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iiar.res.in/ |title=| Indian Institute of Advanced Research, IIAR |publisher=Iiar.res.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[LDRP Institute of Technology and Research]]
* National Institute Of Communication management
* [[BISAG|Bhaskaracharya Institute Of Geo - Informatics]]
* Institute Of Hotel Management
* [[Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdpu.ac.in/ |title=Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University |publisher=Pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* School Of Liberal Studies - PDPU Campus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sls.pdpu.ac.in/academics.html |title=School of Liberal Studies |publisher=Sls.pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* [[School of Petroleum Technology]]<ref>[http://www.iptg.ac.in/btech.html ]{{dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>
* School of Nuclear Energy - PDPU Campus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sne.pdpu.ac.in/ |title=Welcome to School of Nuclear Energy (SNE) - School of Nuclear Energy |publisher=Sne.pdpu.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* School Of Petroleum Management<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ipmg.ac.in/mba_programme.html |title=School of Petroleum Management |publisher=Ipmg.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
* Industrial Training Institute<ref>http://www.itigandhinagar.org.in/</ref>
* Shankarsinh Vaghela Institute of Technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bapugkv.org/ |title=WelCome Bapu Gujarat Knowledge Village |publisher=Bapugkv.org |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
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Kadi Sarva Vishvavidyalay,sector-15
a) K B Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (B. Pharm) and
D R Patel Centre for Advanced Studies in Pharmaceutical BioTechnology (M. Pharm)
b) S K Patel Institute of Management and Computer Studies (MBA & MCA)
c) B P College of Business Administration (BBA)
d) B P College of Computer Studies (BCA & PGDCA)
e) S S Patel College of Education (B. Ed. Gujarati Medium, M.Ed.)
f) R H Patel English Medium B. Ed College (B. Ed. English Medium)
g) A A Patel College of Commerce (B. Com. English and Gujarati Medium)
h) Chanchalben Mafatlal Patel College of Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
i) Department of Bio Technology (M. Sc. Bio-Technology)
j) Department of Computer Science (M.Sc. Information Technology)
k) M.Phil. English
l) M.Phil. Physical Education
== Culture and cuisine==
{{See also|Dandiya Raas|l1=Raas}}
There are four groups of people who came to inhabit this land at different points of time and now form the majority here. Jats came from a place in Iran called Half (to be known latter as Jat) and they were herders by occupation. Around five hundred years ago they came to Kutch and Sind in search of new grazing pastures and settled there. Those who joined agriculture called themselves Garasia Jats and those who continued their ancestral occupation were known as Dhanetah Jats, and those who chose to study the Koran became Fakirani Jats.
The Harijan is the name given by Mahatma Gandhi to the Meghwals, who originally came from Marwar in Rajasthan. They are the masters of weaving cotton and wool as also embroidery and appliqué work. The Ahirs came with Lord Krishna from Gokul in Uttar Pradesh.
Most of the communities of Ahirs began with selling ghee and milk and are now spread all over the state.
Crafts in Gujarat are a way of life, a process that transforms even the most mundane object of daily use into a thing of beauty. The skill of the Gujarati craftsperson-be it a weaver or a metalworker, a woman who embroiders for herself or a potter who creates pieces of art out of clay-is bound to leave one spellbound.
Wood carving is another important craft in Gujarat, evident in the many elaborately carved temples, havelis (mansions) and palaces as well as objects of daily and ritual use. Utensils are another area where the craftspersons of Gujarat have excelled.
Gujarat is also famous for its terracotta work, especially votive terra-cotta figurines which one can find by the hundreds at small shrines built in forests, along roads, outside villages, on lonely hill-tops and under large trees, especially in south Gujarat.
Jewelry is yet another fascinating craft in Gujarat. Each tribe or clan has different types of ornaments and each of them has retained the uniqueness of these ornaments.
Performing Arts and Culture form an important means of expression of the Indian ethos. Different states practice different dance forms, classical music and have their own share of folklore. Programs are organized to showcase these performing arts and artists, who have kept these age old art forms alive, through their practice of it. The Performing arts in Gujarat are some of the most colorful and the performers in question are great exponents of their specialized arts. The different regions of Gujarat come alive, especially during Navratri, which is considered to be one of their prominent festivals. Many forms of dances are performed during this time, which are steeped in the fragrance of legends and romance – Raas is one of them.
Raas is a very energetic dance, where color and gaiety play important parts. It is performed with a lot of gusto and the body language, eye contact, expressions and rhythm plays a major part here. Two circles formed by men and women revolve in clockwise and anti clockwise movements, while clanging their dandias with their respectve partners. They have to move according to the rhythm of the music and as well as clang their dandias.
Raas is one of the most popular dances of Gujarat which brings together family and friends during the festival of Navratri. It also brings together the young boys and girls, who plan for this special event throughout the year. No wonder that so many romances materialize during Navratri!
Though Raas in Gujarat, India is a traditional dance form, youngsters show no dearth of interest towards it. Navratri sees them in their traditional outfits, all geared up to reach the venue. The folk dances of Gujarat, Garba, Raas , and Dandiya have been successful in breaking the confinements of locality and the festival of Navratri brings together the whole of India. Special dancing competitions and lavish feasts are organized during the holy festival of Navratri. Couple passes are available in all major outlets and huge investments made on these functions.
== Sports ==
Cricket is the most popular sport in Gandhinagar. There are several cricket grounds located in the city. The [[Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera]] located in the nearby city of [[Ahmedabad]] is one of the [[Test cricket]] grounds in India and is a venue for International cricket matches. Other sports such as football, hockey, basketball, tennis, golf and badminton are also popular in the city. A regional center of the [[Sports Authority of India]] is located at '''Gandhinagar'''.
==Tourist attractions==
[[File:Indroda eggs.JPG|thumb|left|200px|side|Indroda Park]]
[[File:Adalaj Ni Vav.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Adalaj Stepwell]]
[[Akshardham Temple]] It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Gandhinagar. temple is built by pink stones with beautiful carvings. It is surrounded by lush green gardens and admirable fountains.
[[Adalaj]] Ni Vav- It is a popular tourist attraction of the city and is situated 18 km. south of Gandhinagar. The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai. The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs. In the past, these step wells were frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalaj |title=Adalaj - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |publisher=En.wikipedia.org |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070324062018/http%3A//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalaj |archivedate = March 24, 2007|deadurl=yes}}</ref>
Children's Park in Sector 28 has toy train ,boating and other amusement facilities.
Sarita Udyan situatted on bank of river sabarmati.
Deer Park- It serves as a perfect refuge for those seeking some calm and peace away from the din of the city.
Punit van-a botanical garden in sector 20.
Craftsmen's Village ; Pethapur <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gujaratguideonline.com/Gandhinagar-Places.html |title=Gandhinagar Visiting Places and Tourist Attraction : Gandhinagar Guide - Gujarat |publisher=Gujaratguideonline.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref>
<ref>http://indiatouristdestinations.com/spotimages/akshardham_gandhinagar.jpg</ref>
== International Relations ==
=== Twin towns- Sister cities ===
*{{Flagicon|United Arab Emirates}} [[Dubai]], United Arab Emirates
== References ==
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== External links ==
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*{{Wikitravel|Gandhinagar}}
*[http://www.guda.org.in/ Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority]
*[http://www.collectorgandhinagar.gujarat.gov.in/ Gandhinagar Destrict Megistrate]
*[http://gandhinagarmunicipalcorporation.com/ Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation]
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