Dholera SIR

Spanning a vast area of 920 sq. km., Dholera SIR stands as the foremost destination for investment along the DMICDC growth corridor, boasting superior connectivity, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and eco-friendly urban planning.

What is Dholera SIR?

Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a new industrial city being developed about 100 km away from Ahmedabad in the southwest direction. The Gujarat Government made a special law in 2009 to set up such investment regions. Under this law, they have set up an authority to look after the development of DSIR.

Spread over a big area of 920 sq. km., Dholera SIR is a key place for investment on the DMICDC growth path. It has excellent connections to other places, modern facilities, plans for long-lasting development, and other good features.

Industries in Dholera SIR

Metallurgical Products

Defence

Aviation

Electronics

High Tech Technologies

Pharmaceuticals

Heavy Engineering

General Manufacturing

Agro & Food Processing

Dholera SIR Phase I

The Government of Gujarat and DSIRDA has adopted the mechanism of Town planning Schemes (TPS) to ensure the delivery of serviced land that can benefit the local population and the private sector.

1. Trunk infrastructure Projects

Roads and services/utilities
Raw water transmission line from source
Wastewater treatment and recycle
Solid waste management
Power T&D network
Information Communication Technology (ICT) network
Administrative and Business Centre of Dholera(ABCD)

2. External infrastructure projects

River bunding for flood management
Ahmedabad – Dholera Expressway
Ahmedabad – Dholera MRTS
Freight rail from DSIR to Bhimnath
Dholera International Airport

Opportunity Potential

Strong Fundamentals

Gujarat has been ranked 1st as per ‘Economic Freedom of the States of India 2012’
The state has a population of 60 million and has one of the highest urbanization levels – 43%, as per census 2011
Gujarat’s contribution to India’s Exports is 25% (2011 – 2012)
The state has a high and growing literacy rate of 79%, as per census 2011
It also has the highest share (27%) in investments (in terms of its value) under implemented projects in India (during August-91 to April-2011)

Existing Infrastructure

2nd largest road network in the world – 4.2 million km road network
4th largest rail network in the world — 64,460 km long rail route which carries 22 million passengers everyday & 923 million tones of freight per year
13 major and 187 minor/intermediate ports – handling 90% of international trade Location

ABCD Building

A major highlight in Dholera SIR’s activation area is the Administrative Business Centre (ABCD) building. This structure is designed with a simple yet forward-looking style that prioritizes sustainability and environmental friendliness.

In the future, this building will serve as the central administrative zone of the area. Located to the west of the expressway and set in the IT and knowledge-based sections, it’s also planned to be a key business hub in Dholera. A 55-meter road will connect the expressway directly to the ABCD building.

Location

The ABCD site is directly linked to a 55-meter wide main road that connects to the expressway. This location is set to house the offices of various development agencies, as well as a command and control center and a skill development center, covering a total constructed area of 36,000 square meters. The building designated for the Regional Development Authority (RDA) is planned to be a LEED GOLD rated structure, equipped with facilities to house all the staff needed by the RDA for Dholera city.

Dholera Airport Project

The Dholera International Airport, designed to serve the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), is being developed to the north-east of Dholera SIR by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named Dholera International Airport Company Limited (DIACL). The project has received the necessary Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) and Site Clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) for establishing an International Airport at Dholera.

This upcoming airport is intended to meet the logistic needs of the Dholera SIR and manage the additional traffic from the existing Ahmedabad Airport in the future. The Dholera International Airport is expected to drive economic growth in the region, similar to other Aerotropolis projects around the world.

The airport will be situated on 1426 hectares of land in Village Navagam, Taluka Dholera, District Ahmedabad. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has completed the Feasibility Report, and the Ministry of Defence has provided a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for its construction. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved the site, and AAI has prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and conducted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study. The site is designed to accommodate two runways, one 2900 meters and another 4000 meters in length. DIACL has sought the In-Principle Approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.

The Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Corporation Ltd. has been offered a share in DIACL. The land measurement and demarcation have been done by the District Inspector of Land Records, with stone pegs placed at 182 boundary points. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is conducting a Detailed Project Survey (DPS). The project will be developed in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, following the guidelines of the Greenfield Airport Policy of the Government of India.

Dholera Industrial City Development Plan

Reaching Dholera SIR is simple and convenient as it enjoys a prominent location. For ages, people have used the Gulf of Khambhat for trading and offshore communication, and Dholera SIR is close to it. It also shares proximity with the most important cities of Gujarat like Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

While the former is only 100 Km away, the latter is 130 km distant from Dholera City. Given its prime location, the residents can reach the nearby airports and railway stations without any hassle. This wireless city will also have 6-lane highways, smart lights, metro railways, and more for internal communication.

Total Area 91,970 Ha (920 sq km)

Dholera Industrial City Development

Dholera City - Immediate Development

Activation Area Current Project Status

Roads & Services

With a robust network of well-paved roads and an efficient transportation system, this place boasts exceptional connectivity.

Sewage Treatment Plant

Ensuring a cleaner and greener environment with a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant that responsibly manages wastewater.

Flood Control

Stay safe and secure with cutting-edge flood control measures that protect the city from potential flooding and water-related disasters.

Water Treatment Plant

Enjoy access to pure and potable water with an advanced water treatment plant that guarantees a safe and sustainable water supply.

Connectivity

Railway

MRTS is planned which will connect DSIR with Ahmedabad
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is 1.5 hours from DSIR
Dholera Railway Station proposed in DSIR

Highway

The Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, a 109-km project, is set to open in 2024.
This expressway will reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera to about one hour.

Airport

The proposed Dholera International Airport will be located near the Northern boundary of DSIR Bhavnagar Domestic Airport and Ahmedabad International Airport are 2 hours from DSIR.

Seaways

Pipavav is the closest port to DSIR, which is ~200 km
Pipavav has a range of cargo handling capabilities such as Container, Bulk, Capital Goods, Liquid, Gas, etc.