Today in Surat, India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), a huge office building called the “World’s Largest Office Building.” This massive building covers 67 lakh square feet in Gujarat’s diamond center, Surat, showing how India is becoming a big player in the global diamond business. Gujarat India is responsible for cutting about 90% of the world’s diamonds.

#WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the New Integrated Terminal Building of Surat Airport. pic.twitter.com/79M7UJEZn1

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Sparkling Inauguration: PM Modi Ushers in the Era of the World’s Largest Diamond Bourse

The Pentagon held the title of the largest office building space since 1943. India now claims the title, surpassing the Pentagon, as the holder of the World’s largest office building space.

The Pentagon was the world's largest office building for 80 years. This new building just took the title. pic.twitter.com/3tTqWlmz6q

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The SDB isn’t just an office building. It’s made to boost India’s leadership in polishing, trading, and selling diamonds. With more than 8,000 offices, it’ll attract top diamond sellers and traders from around the world, becoming a lively hub for everything related to diamonds.

But it’s more than just about making money. The SDB is a big step in India’s plans to be more self-reliant and boost its manufacturing under initiatives like “Make in India.” It’s expected to create over 1.5 lakh jobs, helping the local economy grow. Plus, its modern facilities, like special banks, high-tech security, and a diamond vault, make India a trustworthy place for the diamond business.

During the opening, Prime Minister Modi praised the SDB as a symbol of India’s progress. He thinks it’ll make Surat a global diamond hotspot, attracting investments and making India’s diamond industry even stronger. He promised support for projects like the SDB that create jobs and help the economy grow.

#WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being felicitated at the inauguration ceremony at the Surat Diamond Bourse

PM Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse. It will be the world’s largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business pic.twitter.com/uB3pzQ8f1E

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The SDB stands as a symbol of India’s relentless pursuit of progress and its unwavering commitment to economic leadership. Its inauguration today marks a defining moment in the nation’s journey, setting the stage for a future where India shines even brighter on the global diamond map.

Glimpse of World’s Largest Office Building

Key Features of World’s Largest Office Building

• Spans an area of 67 lakh square feet.
• Constructed at a cost of 388 million USD.
• Accommodates space for 65,000 workers.
• Features 131 elevators.
• The architect claims 4500 Offices are accessible within a 3-minute from the entrance
• A central spine connects 915 office towers

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Another proof of Indian economic growth