Tier 2 Established 1500 Diamonds / Textiles

📍 Surat

Gujarat • 395xxxx

Surat, the "Diamond City of India," processes 90% of the world's rough diamonds and produces 40% of India's man-made fabric. Located on the Tapi river, this fastest-growing city in India hosts SUDA, Diamond Bourse (largest office complex worldwide), and emerging fintech. Citizens access Gujarat Vahli Dikri, plus all central schemes via 8 zonal SMC offices.

Population

6.70M

67,00,000

Area

462 km²

GDP Rank

in India

395

XXX series

📍 Coordinates

21.1702°N

72.8311°E

Helplines

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📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

🚓

Police

100

🚒

Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

108

👩

Women

181

👧

Child

1098

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CM Office

1100

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Diamond cutting & polishing (90% world rough)

🏭 Man-made fibre textile (40% India)

🏭 Embroidery & saree manufacturing

🏭 Chemicals & dyes

🏭 IT (Sachin SEZ)

🏭 Jewellery

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Surat Diamond Bourse (world's largest office)

🗿 Dumas Beach

🗿 Suvali Beach

🗿 Vansda National Park

🗿 Sardar Patel Museum

🗿 Dutch Garden

🗿 Gopi Talav

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 SVNIT (NIT Surat)

🎓 Auro University

🎓 VNSGU (Veer Narmad)

🎓 GMERS Medical College

🎓 SCET

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Chandni Padwa (kite + lights at Tapi)

🎉 Diwali grand

🎉 Navratri

🎉 Surat Mahotsav

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Surati Locho, Khaman, Undhiyu, Ghari sweets, Surati ponk

⚽ Sports: Indoor Stadium Surat, Khel Mahakumbh

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

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💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)

📍 Muglisara, Surat 395003

📞 0261-2451000

🏛️ Surat Collectorate

📍 Athwa Lines, Surat 395001

📞 0261-2660066

🏛️ SUDA (Surat Urban Dev Auth)

📍 Vesu, Surat 395007

📞 0261-2716511

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Surat diamond industry workers - government schemes?

Diamond Workers Welfare Board provides ₹2L life insurance, ₹50K accident cover, ₹25K medical assistance. Apply at gemandjewelleryskillcouncil.com or local diamond cluster cooperative. Also Mudra ₹10L for small polishing units. ESIC + EPF mandatory for registered units.

Surat textile parks - subsidies for new units?

SITP (Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks) up to ₹40 Cr per park. ATUFS (Amended Tech Upgradation) 15% capital subsidy. Gujarat Garment Policy 2022: ₹25 Cr capital subsidy + 6% interest subsidy + power tariff concession. Apply at indextb.gujarat.gov.in.

Vahli Dikri Yojana - Surat application process?

Daughters born after Aug 2, 2019 in Gujarat families with income < ₹2L eligible. Total ₹1.10L in 3 stages. Apply at SMC Mahila Bal Vikas department or e-samaj.gujarat.gov.in. Up to 2 daughters per family. Required: Aadhaar, birth certificate, income certificate, bank.