The "Activation Area" in Dholera SIR, covering 22.54 sq km within Town Planning Scheme 2, features 72 km of roads and a well-balanced land mix. This priority development zone is crucial for driving early growth and infrastructure development in Dholera SIR.
Dholera Smart City Project
What said about Dholera
Dholera is a town situated in Gujarat, is the joint venture of Gujarat Govt. and central Government. Strategically located the Ahmedabad-Dholera industrial region lies within 100 km from Dedicated Freight Corridor(DFC) in Southern Gujarat.
To develop Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) as global manufacturing and trading hub i.e. “The engine for economic resurgence of the country” which is supported by world class infrastructure.
The Development Plan, taking into account the DMIC objectivs and goals, should focus towards creating and enabling environment to protect local industries, enhance investment climate, improve quality of life, upgrade human skills, create world class infrastucture and attract global investment.
Project goals are to double the employement potential, triple industrial output and quadruple exports from the region in next five years.
Advantages Of Dholera Smart City
Dholera SIR Projects
The Dholera International Airport, covering 1,426 hectares with two runways, will address Ahmedabad’s airport saturation and drive Dholera SIR’s expansion. By handling increasing traffic and supporting economic growth, it plays a crucial role in regional development and meets the needs of a rapidly growing area. .
The Dholera Solar Park, India’s largest at 5,000 MW, will be built on 11,000 hectares and involve a ₹25,000 crore investment. Despite challenges, it promises significant job creation, reduced transmission costs, and environmental benefits, enhancing living conditions while advancing renewable energy goals in Gujarat.
The high-speed metro rail project will connect Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Dholera, enhancing regional transport and linking key urban centers, including Dholera's international airport. Spanning 100 kilometers, it will be completed in two phases: 61.55 kilometers in Phase 1 and 38.45 kilometers in Phase 2.
The Dholera SIR Project will transform Gujarat into a major global trading hub by 2040, with a six-lane highway and extensive urban development. Accommodating 2 million people and generating 800,000 jobs, it will serve as a model for India's smart cities, driving regional growth and innovation.
The Kalpasar Project aims to build a 30 km dam across the Gulf of Khambat in India, creating a massive freshwater reservoir for Gujarat's needs. With a projected cost of INR 90,000 crore, it will also include a 10-lane road. Feasibility studies are ongoing, with a projected completion by 2035-38.
DHOLERA SIR - OVERVIEW
Dholera SIR : Ideally located, widely connected…
- Developable area: 500 sq. kms.
- World-class infrastructure & connectivity: within & outside
- Airport & Sea Port in the vicinity
- Benefit of sea coast, nature park, golf course
- Capable to cater to both International & Domestic Market
- Close to Petro-chemicals and Petroleum Inv. Region (PCPIR)
- Benefits of the high impact Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- Dholera Metro CityTotal Area : 800 sq. kms: a green field location
- Economic activity area : 360 sq. kms
- Central spine express way & Metro Rail to link the SIR with mega cities
- Proximity to mega cities: Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara
- Premium civic amenities
- Close to Gujarat International Finance TechCity (GIFT)
- Logistic support of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DMIC)
- Public investment in core infrastructure
CURRENT STATUS-DHOLERA SIR
- Pre-feasibility study completed by M/s Feed Back Ventures
- Location identified along with details of the area
- The work on the central spine road already started
- Notification issued for delineation of 879 Sq. Km of Area as DSIR
- Government allocates 1700 Hect. land for adjoining Airport
- Anchor Tenants already in place
- Master planning underway by M/s Halcrow, UK
- Water logging, seismological & environment studies underway
- The legal framework enacted: The SIR Act 2009
- Project development corporation (GICC) formed
SILENT FEATURES-DHOLERA SIR
Dholera SIR : A Self governed global centre of economic activities…
- Empowered mechanism for administration
- Flexibility in decisions
- Commitment to adopt best practices
- Fully developed environment & framework for PPP
- Autonomy in operaions
- Dholera Metro City
- Full potential for private sector participation
- PSP modes : BOT, BOOT etc already operational
LOCATION PROFILE-DHOLERA SIR
DHOLERA is situated in Ahmedabad district in the Gulf of Khambhat Identified as a Greenfield port, it will be developed along with private sector participation by Dholera Port Limited (promoted by J K Group and Adani Group).
Dholera is in proximity with the coastal line. It is covered by water faces on three sides, namely, on the east face by Gulf of Khambhat, on the north side by Bavaliari creek and on southern side by Sonaria creek.
To develop Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) as global manufacturing and trading hub i.e. “The engine for economic resurgence of the country” which is supported by world class infrastructure.
Proximity to Ahmedabad has provided Dholera a strong locational advantage with a vibrant manufacturing base and investment scenario.
The project is spread over an area of 35,000 hectares. The processing area which is proposed is 14,000 hectares and rest is non- processing zone.
Dholera port is primarily involved into handling general cargo, dry bulk, containers, ship breaking and chemical handling facilities.
Location: Dholera Special Investment Region
Strategically located, the Ahmedabad-Dholera industrial region lies within 100 km from the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) in Southern Gujarat.
CONNECTIVITY - DHOLERA SIR
- National Highway 8 connects the Dholera Special Investment Region with Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Mumbai. Dholera itself has good connectivity with National Highway (NH) 8 (Anand) and 8A (Bagodra), augmenting Bagodra -Bhavnagar, Bagodra- Surendranagar- Radhanpur links.
- As a part of Golden Quadrilateral, the 500 km Mumbai- Ahmedabad- Vadodara Express way connects the region.
- In order to make the region more assessable, an airport and a port are proposed in this region.
- The port site is proposed to be connected by road with Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar highway at a distance of about 11 kilometres. Almost 2,057 hectares of Government land was allocated for the development of port.
- Rail connection is being planned for Dholera, while the nearest meter gauge connection is Bhavnagar (34 km) and the nearest broad gauge station is Tarapur (103 km).