NewzVille Desk
Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026’ at the Sabarmati Riverfront. The 14th edition of the show, themed ‘Bharat Ek Gatha’, celebrates India’s rich and diverse culture. On this occasion, Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel and Minister of State for Urban Development Darshana Vaghela were also present.
The Chief Minister also unveiled a sculpture themed on Women Empowerment, while the world’s largest floral artwork honouring Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to national unity has been created for the Guinness Book of World Records and a special creation on Diwali, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, emerged as major highlights.
Responding to the post by Chief Minister of Gujarat on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said:
“The Ahmedabad Flower Show brings together creativity, sustainability and community participation, while beautifully showcasing the city’s vibrant spirit and love for nature. It is also commendable how this flower show has grown in scale and imagination over the years.”
The Ahmedabad Flower Show brings together creativity, sustainability and community participation, while beautifully showcasing the city’s vibrant spirit and love for nature. It is also commendable how this flower show has grown in scale and imagination over the years. https://t.co/Ox2sY0DrgE pic.twitter.com/fT3PsuEekR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2026
The world-class Ahmedabad Flower Show–2026 beautifully blends Indian culture with the beauty of nature, drawing nature and culture enthusiasts from across the country. Beyond floral artistry, the festival creates lasting impressions of human creativity and promotes environmental awareness, sustainability, biodiversity, and eco-friendly systems of Ahmedabad city, encouraging citizens to actively participate in the conservation of culture and nature.
For visitors, the entry fee from Monday to Friday will be Rs. 80/-, and on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays the entry fee will be Rs. 100/-. Further, free entry will be available on all days for divyangs, soldiers, children aged 12 years or below, and students of schools run by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. For students of schools other than AMC schools, the entry fee will be Rs. 10/- from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Additionally, for visitors, a prime time slot entry fee of Rs. 500/- will apply from 8 to 9 am and from 10 to 11 pm.
The Flower Show will be open till 22 January 2026.
