India's Manchester Ahmedabad

Trending India Comaintster Ahmedabad Do you know that India also has a ‘Manchester’? You need to know the interesting story behind why Ahmedabad gets this title. Ahmedabad is not just a city in Gujarat, but one of the largest textile centers in India. It has been identified as ‘Manchester or India’ for years. The textile industry began in 1861 in Ahmedabad with the establishment of Shahpur Mill. After this, many mills opened and the city soon went to the country’s largest textile growth. The geography of Ahmedabad also makes it special. It is located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, which provides water and favorable climate for textile production. A large amount of cotton is grown in Gujarat, which easily makes the raw material available for textile production in Ahmedabad. During the British rule, Ahmedabad and Mumbai were connected to the railways. It increased the trade and the city soon became an important center of the textile industry. Ahmedabad was also called ‘Boston of the East’, as the textile industry here contributed to the country’s economy. The city is not only industrial, but also culturally rich. The traditional clothing, festivals and historical heritage here make it more special. Even today, a large part of the textile industry is maintained in Ahmedabad. It is counted in the most important textile bud of India and employs millions of people. The trip to Ahmedabad makes it ‘Manchester or India’. The textile industry, rich heritage and business interest includes among the most special cities in India. Click here Life & Style Click for more stories Click here