The People Place Project

"The city makes us feel so rooted; we just can’t imagine leaving this place and settling down anywhere else!"

There is one thing about Ahmedabad that, though constantly changing, by and large remains its only identity: Food!

Taramati Parmar is 58 years old, but that has never stopped her from conquering the heights of the badminton world, including representing India internationally.

Ahmedabad’s Seva Cafe is a study in selfless giving and volunteering, with people from all walks of life coming there to spread joy and love.

Ahmedabad-based entrepreneur Ansuya Shah exemplifies the city’s spirit of entrepreneurship, love, humility, and respect for all human beings.

In a city with hundreds of suffering and homeless birds and animals, Jivdaya, an animal welfare trust is bringing hope and love to Ahmedabad’s furry and feathered residents.

In a city divided by multiple conflicts over the years, Ahmedabad’s Conflictorium provides a unique look at the impact of these struggles on the city and its people.

Ahmedabad’s underprivileged kids have a safe haven and a place that encourages them to explore their potential in city-based organisation Arzoo’s schools and centres.

Read how the city and people of Ahmedabad inspired renowned scholar Anil Gupta to start enterprises to give back to society.

Gujarati theatre and cinema have long languished under the label of comedy that offers little in terms of meaningful messages. However, a new wave of theatre artistes, playwrights, and filmmakers are bringing about a revival, using the mediums to communicate messages of social change.