Vibrant Gujarat 2013 / Destination Gujarat / Strategic Location

Strategic Location

Gujarat, a state in western India has, since time immemorial, been renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit.
It is this inherent trait that has made Gujarat spearhead the Indian march for global economic superpower status.
With many natural and man-made plus points, Gujarat has earned the sobriquet of being the "Growth Engine of India".
Attractive geographical setting
Strategically located on the west coast of India
Gateway to the rich land-locked northern and central hinterland
Access to all major port-based countries, such as UK, Australia, China, Japan, Korea and Gulf countries, etc..

A long and ancient history of maritime trade across the world
A unique combination of culture and world-class pro-business environment which rewards risk and breeds entrepreneurship
A multi-lingual workforce
A concentration of corporate and financial resources
A pool of wealth creators and major stakeholders across various industrial sectors
137,617 km of road network
5,188 km of railway network
2,200 km gas grid
1 International Airport, 6 Domestic Airports and 6 Air-strips
23 Power plants
Gujarat is well-connected to major cities in the USA, EU, Asia and other Indian metropolitan cities