Dholera SIR

Dholera SIR (Special Investment Region) is a large-scale, planned development project in Gujarat, India. It is located about 100 kilometers from Ahmedabad and is being developed as a smart city and industrial hub. The project has a total area of 920 square kilometers and is expected to house a population of over 2 million people.

Dholera SIR is being developed in phases. The first phase of the project, which is currently underway, includes the construction of a new city center, a multimodal transportation hub, and a number of industrial parks. The second phase of the project, which is expected to be completed by 2030, will include the development of a new airport, a seaport, and a number of other infrastructure projects.

Dholera SIR is expected to have a significant impact on the economic development of Gujarat. The project is expected to create millions of jobs and attract billions of dollars in investment. Dholera SIR is also expected to help to reduce the population pressure on Ahmedabad and other major cities in Gujarat.

Dholera SIR

India's First Smart City, Dholera SIR

DHOLERA SIR - OVERVIEW

Dholera SIR : Ideally located, widely connected...

Total Area : 800 sq. kms: a green field location
Developable area: 500 sq. kms.
Economic activity area : 360 sq. kms
World-class infrastructure & connectivity: within & outside
Central spine express way & Metro Rail to link the SIR with mega cities
Airport & Sea Port in the vicinity
Proximity to mega cities: Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara
Dholera SIR RICHERS Benefit of sea coast, nature park, golf course
Premium civic amenities
Capable to cater to both International & Domestic Market
Close to Gujarat International Finance TechCity (GIFT)
Close to Petro-chemicals and Petroleum Inv. Region (PCPIR)
Logistic support of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DMIC)
Benefits of the high impact Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
Public investment in core infrastructure

Silent Features-Dholera SIR

Dholera SIR : A Self governed global centre of economic activities...

Empowered mechanism for administration
Autonomy in operaions
Flexibility in decisions
Freedom in planning
Commitment to adopt best practices
Full potential for private sector participation
Fully developed environment & framework for PPP
PSP modes : BOT, BOOT etc already operational

PROJECT VISION-DHOLERA SIR

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.

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

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.
site 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).

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES - DHOLERA SIR

Self governed economic region enjoying full support of the government and full potential for private sector participation.
Logistic support of the Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor linked with efficient rail and road network.
To be linked with Ahmedabad city with metro rail system.
Proximity to sea port, Closeness to international airport.
Premium civic amenities.
Close to Gujarat International Finance City (GIFT).
Close to Petro-chemicals and Petroleum Inv. Region (PCPIR).
Autonomy in operations.
Flexibility in decisions.
Single window clearance.
Dispute Resolution mechanism.

Opportunities at Dholera SIR in DMIC corridor

To build the industrial parks, townships, knowledge cities
In building its infrastructure: road, rail, hospital, water, sanitation, tourism, and hospitality
Set up the metro rail system & Dholera international airport
Potential for development as a multi-modal transportation hub due to lesser distance to all the northern Indian States.
Build world class transport service foreign markets

CURRENT STATUS-DHOLERA SIR

Self governed economic region enjoying full support of the government and full potential for private sector participation.
Logistic support of the Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor linked with efficient rail and road network.
To be linked with Ahmedabad city with metro rail system.
Proximity to sea port, Closeness to international airport.
Premium civic amenities.
Close to Gujarat International Finance City (GIFT).
Close to Petro-chemicals and Petroleum Inv. Region (PCPIR).
Autonomy in operations.
Flexibility in decisions.
Single window clearance.
Dispute Resolution mechanism.
Project development corporation (GICC) formed