Tristate-based World Vegan Vision celebrates Gujarat Chapter anniversary

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Paterson, New Jersey-based nonprofit organization, World Vegan Vision (WVV), celebrated the anniversary of its Gujarat Chapter in Ahmedabad recently with a Vegan Awareness Day filled with inspiring and informative talks, get-togethers and a vegan food.

The day’s events began with an engaging and enlightening talk about veganism organized at Gujarat Law Society’s H.A. Commerce College. The event attended by a large number of speakers, participants and invited guests, was coordinated by Nitin Vyas, Global Public Relations Director of World Vegan Vision USA and Dilip Thakkar, President of the Gujarat Chapter. Also present at the event were Dr. Sanjay Vakil, the Principal of H.A. College, and Dharti Thakkar, the newly elected President of the Gujarat Chapter, and Dr. Khushbu Shah, member of the WVV Advisory Board.

Speakers related their own experiences in their journey to veganism. There were interactive sessions to discuss ways to increase awareness on veganism, and on the three fold benefits of veganism which include health, environmental sustainability and animal welfare.

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Vegan snacks and  savories along with a vegan cake, desserts and drinks were served at the end of the talk including healthy versions of traditionally rich Gujarati food such as dhokla, gol papdi, kahwa, a vegan organge flavored cake, fruit based jam, crackers and biscuits, and multi-flavored vegan ice cream. The vegan food was provided by Gopi restaurant in Prahlad Nagar, Purvi’s Rasoi, and Maulik and Megha caterers, according to an Instagram post by @sanganipooja.

A talk on veganism was also organized the same day in the afternoon at the Ahmedabad Medical Association’s (AMA) Ladies Wing. The AMA Ladies Wing was founded in 1966 and has been empowering women since. Speakers included Rajni Maheshwari, Shushilaji, and Vimala Ben Trivedi. Participants enjoyed a delightful vegan food competition and tasting session celebrating the pleasures of plant-based cuisine.

The third and final event of the day was a vegan dinner along with a Meet & Greet where a large gathering of veganism experts and activists exchanged ideas. Besides the officials of the Gujarat Chapter of World Vegan Vision Shah and Thakkar, participants also included Ramesh Tanna of Positive Media.

In November 2024, Ahmedabad was awarded the most vegan friendly Indian city of 2024 by People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India. Ahmedabad has a flourishing vegan community with various plant based and vegan food options available at popular restaurants including The Vegan Kitchen, Satvegan Café and cloud kitchens Jaco’s Vegan Hangout and Killos by Krrishna Patel. Ahmedabadis love their vegan desserts including Keventers Frozen Vegan Dark Chocolate and Plataway’s Vegan Gelato. People in Ahmedabad are also learning to cook traditional Gujarati dishes without the use of dairy.

Ahmedabad has many vegan organizations and associations which bring more awareness about veganism to its residents. These include the Vegan Club of Ahmedabad and Vadodara and many vegetarian restaurants like the Vegan Kitchen.

WVV has expanded to include chapters in Ohio, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and reaches out through its various activities and newsletter. Formed in 1992 by H.K. and Malti Shah to promote vegetarianism, it has become an important information source on veganism.

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