Gujarat

Gujarat is the fourth-largest state in milk production in India with a share of 7.56% of the total milk production in the country and consists of 19,522 cooperative milk societies in the state.

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Last updated: Jun, 2025

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Capital

Gandhinagar

Geographical Area (sq km)

196,063

State Language

Gujarati, Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

78.03 per cent

Key Industries:

Dairy

Agro and food processing

IT

Chemicals and petrochemicals

Textiles and apparels

Engineering and auto

Gems and jewellery

Oil and gas

Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

Minerals

Ports

Power

Toursim

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Government of Gujarat Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb) Gujarat State Financial Corporation Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd Vibrant Gujarat Gujarat

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