Vishwa Gujarati Samaj, established in the year 1989 by World Gujarati Community gathered in the World Gujarati Conference at Ahmedabad. It was inaugurated by the then Vice – President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma and was presided over by Late Shri Hitendra Desai, Ex-chief Minister in presence of delegates from more than 100 countries. Amongst the delegates present were prominent Gujaratis known for dedicated social services, literary figures, academicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists, leading politicians, renowned scientists and persons from different walks of life. The organization was headed by Late Shri Hitendrabhai Desai till August 1993.