Overview
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the twin festivals at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in attendance on November 13.
- The book festival runs November 13–23 while the culinary fest runs November 13–16, featuring programming across children, literature, innovation, cultural and spiritual themes.
- Organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the National Book Trust under the Vanche Gujarat 2.0 initiative, both events offer no‑cost entry upon registration.
- Indian–American author Jay Patel launched his debut, Barrister Mr. Patel, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, co‑authored with filmmaker Abhishek Dudhaiya and unveiled by the Chief Minister.
- Opening day drew large school groups and book lovers, with active stalls across zones including an Innovation Pavilion (Recycle Green, IOTA Diagnostic, WeHear, KeenKey), a Children’s Pavilion and a Spiritual Pavilion.