Is Ahmedabad Alive?. Review on Ahmedabad

Since last 4-5 years Ahmedabad in particular & Gujarat in general has got very bad reputation. For outsiders it is like no-no place. To clarify the mindset the present government organizes vibrant Gujarat during Navratri festival. Navratri is one of the most popular & long(9 days) festival.

If you want to see real Ahmedabad,Gujarat come during Navratri or anytime between Navratri and Diwali. People ask Amdavadis `Is Ahmedabad live??. & I will say `Vibrant Gujarat,Exciting Ahmedabad?

Some of the facts of Ahmedabad.

1. One of the oldest city. Established in 1030. Akbar,Jehangir,Aurangjheb,Marathas,Peshwas & Britishers ruled Ahmedabad. In 1861 first textile mill was established. Ahmedabad is a business centre since years. Ahmedabad was the city of Mumbai state & so was always second to Mumbai.

   
   




2. Ahmedabad?s textile industry was the biggest once but now chemical,pharma,engineering,stock market are also part of the business trend. Not a single public sector industry has come to Ahmedabad.

   
   




3. Ahmedabad is a hot place as 9 months in a year are hot.

   
   




4. Gujarat is a dry state.No liquor-hard drinks are allowed.

   
   




5. Best educational institutions are in Ahmedabad like IIM, NID,NIFT, CEPT, EDI etc.& management inst. like AMA.

   
   




6. Best research institutions are in Ahmedabad like PRL,ISRO, ATIRA,IPR etc.

   
   




7. Best hospitals are in Ahmedabad like Krishna,Sterling,Apollo,SAL etc.

   
   




8. Connectivity with other parts of country & international connectivity is less. Eventhough Gujaratis are one of the highest travelers.

   
   




9. Outing places for Ahmedabad. People feel Ahmedabad has dull nights. It has got best places to go except for hard drinks(Bars).

   
   




10. Cheapest transportation is in Ahmedabad.Minimum fare of Rickshaw is Rs.7/-.

    
    




11. Best of occasions (Marriage & parties) can be held in Ahmedabad at a very reasonable rates.

    
    




12. Ahmedabad Infrastructure is not developed as compared to other cities. Bridges, Roads etc are still under developed. Water & sewage facilities are good. Traffic is chaotic but moves. Amdavadis makes ways.

    
    




13. Ahmedabad has one of the most reliable electricity supply.

    
    




14. Ahmedabad has pollution problem during winter.

    
    




15. Ahmedabad has survived earthquake,riots,droughts, floods etc.

    
    




16. People?s acceptance in group is very conservative. Gujaratis will be only with Gujaratis. Old group remains & will not invite others to join.

    
    




17. Ahmedabad has highest ISPs(Internet Service Providers) eventhough computers & IT is not the main industry.

    
    




18. Gujarat Male are most active in sex(India Today reports).

    
    




19. Sports:Ahmedabad has worst infrastructure. Not a single sport is developed here. In Cricket Parthiv came after nearly 20 years when Parsana played for India.

    
    




20. Ahmedabad has highest number of vehicles(Four wheelers)/ Capita.

    
    




21. Never say die Amdavadis fight out in all averse probabilities.

    
    




22. Most of the Non-Gujaratis who have worked in Ahmedabad,Gujarat will stay back in Ahmedabad after retirement.