Add your thread to the Kachchhi loom.
Members, country representatives, volunteers and partner associations — everyone who carries Kachchh in their heart has a place in GKF.
What membership means.
Belong to the global Kachchhi family
Be part of a network that already spans India, the Gulf, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and Australia.
A desk that answers
Bring matters in Kachchh to the GKF Help Desk and have them taken up and followed through.
Business bridges
Networking events and introductions to the Bhuj business community and Kachchhis abroad.
Stay informed
Updates on Indian policies for people of Indian origin and on the campaigns that affect you.
Add your voice
Your experience strengthens GKF’s representations — from flights to formalities.
Give back
Volunteer, mentor or support CSR and community work in Kachchh.
Become a member in four steps.
Takes about two minutes. Nothing is sent until you press send in WhatsApp.
Four steps to join the federation.
Your application goes to the GKF office on WhatsApp. The office will share membership details and next steps with you directly.
- Joining as
- About you
- Your roots & interests
- Review & send
How would you like to join?
About you
Your roots & interests
What would you like to be involved in? (choose any)
Review & send
WhatsApp will open with your application filled in.
Be GKF’s voice where you live.
GKF has appointed representatives in Australia and the UK, and its board already spans ten countries. In many places where Kachchhis live, the thread is still waiting to be stitched.
Countries where we’d love to hear from you:
- Bring local Kachchhi families and associations into the GKF network
- Relay community concerns to the GKF desk in Bhuj
- Help organise meetings and welcome GKF delegations
- Act within the federation’s code of conduct
Before you join
GKF is a federation that represents people of Kachchhi origin living around the world. It works to strengthen the emotional bond between India and Kachchhis abroad, to safeguard their interests, and to make them aware of Indian government policies meant for them.
Yes. Global Kachchh Federation is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India — CIN U88900GJ2024NPL148464 — as a not-for-profit organisation.
No. GKF does not carry on any business. It mobilises Kachchhis abroad, takes up their issues with authorities, and facilitates investment and networking — it does not profit from them.
The federation was founded by Mr. Vijaybhai Chheda. Hon. Shri Dinesh Trivedi is the Patron-in-Chief and Mr. Anil H. Gor — President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries Federation, Bhuj — is the Chairman. A 15-member board spans India, the Gulf, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the UK and Australia.
Typical matters include property and land records in Kachchh, passport/OCI and identity documents, delays at government offices, legal questions and connectivity issues. Use the Help Desk navigator to describe yours — it prepares a short case brief and a document checklist.
Not to begin. Send your matter on WhatsApp from wherever you are. GKF will tell you what can be followed up from Bhuj and when your presence or a power of attorney may genuinely be required.
Neither. GKF guides, represents and follows up — and, where needed, connects you with experts or advises you to engage an advocate. It cannot issue documents or decisions on behalf of any authority.
Your details are used only to take up your matter and are shared only with the people needed for it. Read the Privacy Policy in the footer for details.
People of Kachchhi origin anywhere in the world — and friends of Kachchh who share the federation’s objectives — can apply to become members.
Choose “Country representative” in the membership application. The office will discuss the role with you and the board will consider your appointment — just as GKF has appointed representatives in Australia and the UK.
The federation office shares current membership details, including any contribution, directly with each applicant.
For Kachchhis abroad, the journey home is often the hardest part. GKF has met airport and aviation officials repeatedly since 2023, pushing for international status for Bhuj, more domestic flights (including an evening Bhuj–Mumbai service) and cargo connectivity.
Tell us the route you fly, how often you travel home and what would make it easier. Your real travel data strengthens every representation GKF makes.
Share the GKF Profile with your association
Aims, leadership, board and campaigns — in one PDF.
