Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT
2010-01-15 from:giftgujarat author:
India is working on Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT which is an under-construction world-class city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It will come up on 500 acres (2.0 km2) land.[8] It will also be first of its kind fully Sustainable City.
Location
The site is located on the bank of river Sabarmati is about 12 kms. from Ahmedabad International Airport and 8 kms. from Gandhinagar. GIFT will have easy access from all directions through 4 - 6 lane state and national highways. The site has geographical coordinates as 23°9'26''N 72°41'12''E.
The Sabarmati river demarcates the Western boundary of the Project Site.
The NH 8 demarcates the Eastern boundary
Objectives
The Concept of GIFT is based on the following objectives :
To develop a new format for globally benchmarked Integrated City.
To propose a road map for fast track development and implementation.
To make the city scalable in each & every aspect for a distant future.
To derive the city format from fast changing lifestyles & new technologies.
To achieve an image of Global city, that keeps pace with modern technologies.