Gujarat Formation Day 2025: Celebrating Statehood and Progress
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Gujarat Formation Day (Gujarat Sthapana Divas) celebrated annually on May 1st. |
| Establishment | Gujarat was established on May 1, 1960, following the bifurcation of the Bombay State under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960. |
| Historical Background | - Bombay State was bilingual (Marathi and Gujarati-speaking regions). <br> - Mahagujarat Movement led by Indulal Yagnik and the Mahagujarat Janata Parishad. |
| Capital Shift | Initial administrative capital: Ahmedabad. Shifted to Gandhinagar in 1970. |
| Economic Significance | - 2nd largest onshore crude oil producer in India. <br> - Accounts for 72% of global processed diamonds. <br> - Produces 65-70% of India's denim. |
| Infrastructure | - 60 SEZs, 42 ports, and 18 operational airports. <br> Home to 8 chemical clusters and 14 industrial estates. |
| Education | - 3 Central Universities, 22 State Universities, 32 Private Universities. <br> - 238 Engineering Colleges, 422 ITIs, 145 Polytechnic Institutes. |
| Demographics | Population: 60.4 million (5% of India's population). <br> Over 65% of population in the working-age group (15-59 years). |
| Cultural Highlights | Known for festivals like Kavant, Tarnetar, and Shamlaji. Celebrated for folk dances, handicrafts, and spiritual traditions. |
| 2025 Celebrations | Main celebrations in Godhra, Panchmahal district. <br> Projects worth ₹644.72 crore inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. |
| Projects Inaugurated | - IG Police Office, RTO Building, Bypass Road. <br> - Ropeway Extension at Pavagadh, Lithium Iron Battery Processing Plant. |
| Events | Weapons Exhibition by Gujarat Police, Police Band Parade, Cultural Evening Program with felicitation of prominent citizens. |