Surat is famous for countless things. if you wonder what is Surat famous for or why Surat is famous, then here is the answer. Surat is well know as Fabric hub of India. Surat is fastest developing city of India also called as Textile city of India and the Commercial Capital of Gujarat. Surat is 12th largest metropolis of the Country. Surat is also one of the cleanest city of India managed by oldest municipality of Gujarat. Surat is situated on the bank of Tapi river.
The economy of the Surat consist of textile, diamond cutting and polishing, chemical and natural gas and petrochemical based Industries. Several major manufacturing centre of ONGC, Essar (Now Nayara), Reliance, L&T, Kribhco, Torrent, ABG shipyard, NTPC, GAIL, IOC, HPCL, BPCL etc. are located in the region. 9 out of 10 Diamond of the world are cutting and polished in Surat. Moreover, 40% of Nations total man made fabric is produced in the Surat only.
One of the feather is going to add on the crown of Surat i.e. Surat Diamond Bourse. Surat Diamond Bourse would be the largest diamond business hub spread over 35 acre land area with construction area of 6.60 Mn sq. feets which encompass 4000 offices for diamond businessmen. Surat Diamond tycoon Mr. Savji Dholakia also received Padma Shri for his social work.
Textile is also one of the major business activity for Surat. the entire chain of textile is available in Surat. Textile Industry of Surat mainly involved in Yarn manufacturing, weaving, processing, embroidery and other value addition on fabrics.
Surat is also famous for its local food dishes. Surati Locho, Undhiyu, Khamni, Khawsa, Ponkwada, Ghari (Sweet dish), Coco (desert) etc. are some of the locally born food items of Surat. Surat also has some old monuments which attract the visitors. Surat is also known as City of Bridges on account more then 100+ bridges in the city.
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