Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches the 'VishwaMelo' special edition by Vishwa Gujarati Samaj and a new updated website
Gandhinagar, April 30
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the 'VishwaMelo' special edition and a new website in Gandhinagar. This edition is published by the Vishwa Gujarati Samaj, highlighting Gujarati culture, language, and global achievements. This magazine offers new ideas, initiatives, sections, and updates on Gujarati organisations and communities, along with useful content for youth, women, businesses, and other sectors.
The new updated website of the Vishwa Gujarati Samaj will provide a platform for Gujaratis across the world, through which better connectivity among members of the community and smoother flow of information will be ensured. On this occasion, the Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the Vishwa Gujarati Samaj in preserving and promoting Gujarati culture and language. He described such initiatives as making an important contribution towards strengthening Gujarat's global identity.
The newly appointed President of the Vishwa Gujarati Samaj, Bhavesh Lakhani, shared information about his vision to organise and empower the Gujarati community. On this occasion, Mahendra Shah, Sudhir Rawal, Yogesh Lakhani, Nayan Parikh, Manish Sharma, Bipin Soni and others were present.
Meanwhile, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), South Gujarat, is set to be held on 1 and 2 May 2026 at AURO University in Surat, marking a new direction in Gujarat's industrial and modern infrastructure development. The conference will particularly focus on the state's progress and investment opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, and advanced technology.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see the government promoting Gujarati culture. But I hope this 'VishwaMelo' edition includes more practical content for the youth, like career guidance and business opportunities, rather than just cultural nostalgia. Our young generation needs something to look forward to, not just memories of the past.
Living in Australia, I value platforms like this that keep the diaspora connected. The previous website was outdated, so this update is long overdue. Looking forward to seeing the new features. Also glad to know the Vibrant Gujarat conference is happening in Surat next year — shows the state is serious about development beyond just Ahmedabad. 🇦🇺🇮🇳
Finally, something that gives visibility to our women entrepreneurs and young innovators. I hope this magazine features success stories from small towns and villages too — not just the big cities. Gujarat's real strength lies in its grassroots businesses. Let's see if this edition delivers on that promise. 🤞
I appreciate the effort, but is the website going to be available in multiple languages? Many Gujaratis abroad prefer English, while older folks in India need Gujarati. Also, the Vibrant Gujarat conference date sounds far — May 2026? That's two years away! Why so late? Planning should have been faster.
'VishwaMelo' — what a beautiful name! It really captures the spirit of a global Gujarati family gathering. The emphasis on infrastructure and technology in Surat is smart — that city has so much potential beyond textiles. Hope the conference delivers concrete investment pledges, not just photo ops. 🙏