About Gandhinagar
Named in honour of Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat and is strategically situated along the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor, approximately 23 kilometres north of Ahmedabad. The city reflects a thoughtful vision of sustainable urban planning, where modern infrastructure, environmental stewardship and quality of life are seamlessly integrated. With nearly 54 percent green cover, Gandhinagar is recognised as India’s green capital and is often regarded as one of Asia’s greenest capital cities, distinguished by its expansive parks, tree-lined avenues and carefully preserved open spaces.
Conceived as a planned capital city, Gandhinagar is organised into 30 self-contained sectors, each designed to function as a compact neighbourhood with its own residential areas, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, markets and community spaces. These sectors are connected by broad, well-maintained roads that minimise congestion and enable smooth mobility across the city. The generous road network, coupled with extensive pedestrian pathways and landscaped green belts, contributes to a calm, orderly and accessible urban environment.
Unlike many rapidly expanding metropolitan centres, Gandhinagar offers an atmosphere of openness and tranquillity. Buildings are thoughtfully set back behind rows of mature trees, creating a distinctive skyline where greenery takes precedence over concrete. Public gardens, lakes, recreational spaces and shaded boulevards encourage outdoor activities and provide residents and visitors alike with a refreshing connection to nature. The city’s uncluttered layout, clean surroundings and low levels of traffic congestion make it one of India’s most liveable urban centres.
As the administrative heart of Gujarat and home to several government institutions, educational establishments and emerging knowledge-based industries, Gandhinagar also embodies the state’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development. Its close proximity to GIFT City, India’s first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre, further reinforces its position as a gateway to modern governance, technology and economic growth.
Whether visiting for business, international conferences or leisure, delegates will find Gandhinagar to be a city that harmoniously combines efficient urban planning, environmental consciousness and cultural heritage.