The city of Gandhidham is one of the important towns of a taluka headquarters in Kutch district of Gujarat state and important towns of Kutch. It is located near the Kandla port, one of the major ports of India, which makes it a busy area. Gandhidham is well connected to different parts of the country through National Highways and Broad Gauge railway lines. (Sincerely: – Wikipedia) Maharaja Vijayraj of Kutch donated a big land to Bhai Pratap for the rehabilitation of refugees after partition. Around 15,000 acres of land was allotted for this purpose and Gandhidham was established here as a well -organized and planned city. Initially the city was named “Sardarganj”. The city was named in honor of Mahatma Gandhi. After the partition of India in 1947, Hindu refugees from Sindh needed a place to live, so a newly planned city was settled. It was named “Gandhidham” as a symbol of ideas and rehabilitation of Mahatma Gandhi’s principles, peace and co-existence. It is a rapidly growing center for the Gandhidham families and retired people known as the economic capital of Kachch. According to the 2011 census, it ranks eighth among the most populous cities in Gujarat. In addition, the city is also known as an important site for various conferences, business events and meetings. (Sincerely: – Wikipedia) Being close to Kandla port became a convenient place for Gandhidham trade and industry. Over time, many industries, especially salt, cloth, plastic and logistics units were installed here. (Sincerely: – Wikipedia) In modern times, Gandhidham has become an important center of employment due to many activities like transport, wood trade, maritime industry and shipping. In the year 2015, in the 100 Smart City Scheme launched by the Government of India, it was decided to develop it as a smart city, giving priority to Gandhidham. (This information is based on various historical facts and research. It would be appropriate to study standard historical texts and research for detailed information.)

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