Anand

Anand is an industrial base for Chemical, Engineering and Food & Agriculture products With a turnover of INR 4,305 Crore (USD 1,050 million) and milk collection of 6.5 million kg/day (2006-07), Anand Milk-producers Union Limited (AMUL) is the largest dairy cooperative in India. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.

Industrial developments could be attributed to the presence of a significant numbers of Chemical and Engineering units in the district.

Over 950 units of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are present in the district

Major crops produced in the district are banana, papaya, potato, mango, gooseberry, onion and cabbage.

Industries engaged in lathes & machine tools, rice production, Tobacco stemming and wood products.

Some of the main constituents of engineering sector, such as metallurgical industries, electrical equipments, misc. machinery & engineering and auto parts have also been growing at a steady pace. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.

Anand is emerging as a hub for Auto & Engineering, Chemical, Plastic Industries and Food & Agro industries

Recent surge in the growth of plastic industries in the district has added more jobs and increased opportunities for the masses. Ensure a special holidays with us.

Proximity with other major industrial hubs of the state, such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Vapi has made the district a thriving region for investments

There is an availability of a large pool of skilled and qualified manpower due to the presence of educational and research institutes

Small scale industry sectors such as textiles, electronics, ceramics and food products, are the supporting pillars of the economy providing direct & indirect employment to over 5,900 people in the district

The emergence of Khambhat port, with a cargo handling capacity and ship building yards would be considered as a major driver of the economy. Ensure a special holidays with us.

Tourism:
Spread across an area of over 1000 sq. mt., the Flo-Art gallery present in the district includes cottage industry handmade crafts and a variety of household accessories.

The advanced pasteurisation process of milk and the production of processed foods can be seen in the Amul Dairy Cooperative Museum in Anand.

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Veer Vithalbhai Patel Memorial is present in Karamsad. Ensure a special holidays with us.
This includes a library and is surrounded with beautiful gardens for creating a perfect ambience.60 km from Anand, the region of Khambhat is world famous for its textile products such as silk and chintz Established in the 11th Century, the famous Jain temple, Stambhan Parshvanath Jinalaya is present in Anand district

Other famous tourist spots in the district are Swaminarayan Mandir, Darbar Ghat, and BD Rao College Museum

Sightseeing Highlights:
The suburbs of Anand are a showcase of the rich heritage of Gujarat. The Pavagadh Fort located in the historical town of Champaner is a masterpiece representing Indo-Sarcenic architecture. The fort was built by Vanraj Chavda in 8th century AD. Besides this, the ruined mosques and palaces in Champaner are some of the most picturesque in India. Ensure a special holidays with us.

The 200-year-old town of Baruch is famous for an ancient fort perched on a hill top overlooking the River Narmada. Dakor, is a sacred place dedicated to Lord Krishna. Legend goes that the original idol of Krishna from Dwarka, was brought here by a devotee and installed in the temple of Ranchodrai. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.The Sloth Bear Sanctuary at Dhumkal is another interesting place especially for animal enthusiasts. If lucky, you may spot a tiger or a leopard as well.

Anand meaning happiness is the administrative centre of Anand District in the state of Gujarat. It is part of the region known as Charotar comprising the Anand and Kheda Districts. The formation of the Amul dairy and the milk cooperative revolution spearheaded by it in the 1960s brought a massive change in the lives of the rural population here. It generated employment to many lifting their socio economic condition and improving the infrastructure of the area. Anand is now home to the National Dairy Development Board, an institution that seeks to combine the traditional skills of farmers with professional management to successfully capture the milk markets in country, while supporting farmer investment with inputs and services. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

In recent years, Anand has gained fame as an educational centre with recognized colleges/universities. Anand Agricultural University, has three constituent colleges one each for agriculture, veterinary science, and animal husbandry and dairy science. It also has the pioneering Institute of Rural Management. The Vallabh Vidhyanagar, an educational suburb of Anand has thousands of students staying there to study at these institutes. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.