Ahmedabad, the largest city and former capital of Gujarat, is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River and is home to the historic Sabarmati Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhinagar, the state capital, is its twin city.
Education: The region is a leading educational hub, with renowned institutions such as Gujarat University, Gujarat Technological University, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Gandhinagar, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), National Institute of Design (NID), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gujarat Vidyapith, and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), attracting students from across the world.
Culture and Tourism: Known for its vibrant culture, Ahmedabad celebrates festivals like Uttarayan, Navratri, and Deepavali with great enthusiasm. Its rich culinary heritage includes the traditional Gujarati Thali, Dhokla, Fafda, Gathiya, Thepla, and seasonal Aamras.
This office promotes the ICCR mandate by facilitating international student admissions and welfare, collaborating with universities, the State Government, and cultural institutions, and organizing cultural programmes, orientation programmes, seminars, yoga events, and academic exchanges across the state of Gujarat.
Shri Subash Singh
Sub-Zonal Officer
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Beside Ph.D Facilitation Centre,
Above University Canteen, Gujarat University Campus,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009.
Phone: +91-079-26300091, 079-29709991
E-mail: roahmedabad[dot]iccr[at]gov[dot]in