Dholera smart Investment region
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 SIR
Dholera Sir Projects
Dholera Sir Projects: Building the Future with Cutting-Edge Developments
ABCD Building
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.
International Airport
The Dholera International Airport, covering 1,426 hectares with two runways, will address Ahmedabad’s airport saturation and drive Dholera SIR’s expansion. It plays a crucial role in regional development and meets the needs of a rapidly growing area.
Largest Solar Park
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.
Metro Train
The high-speed metro rail project will connect Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Dholera, enhancing regional transport. Spanning 100 kilometers, it will be completed in two phases, linking key urban centers and Dholera International Airport.
Express Way
The Dholera SIR Project will transform Gujarat into a major global trading hub by 2040. With a six-lane highway and extensive urban development, it will accommodate 2 million people and generate 800,000 jobs.
Kalpsar Dam
The Kalpsar Project aims to build a 30 km dam across the Gulf of Khambat in India, creating a massive freshwater reservoir. With a projected cost of ₹90,000 crore, it will also include a 10-lane road.
DHOLERA SIR – OVERVIEW
Dholera SIR: Ideally located, widely connected...
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
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.
Strategically located, the Ahmedabad-Dholera industrial region lies within 100 km from the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) in Southern Gujarat.