India's First Greenfield Smart City · Gujarat
DHOLERA SMART CITY
India’s most ambitious urban transformation — a 920 sq. km. greenfield smart city built under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Backed by the Government of India, powered by ₹2.5 lakh crore in committed investment, and now operational. This is where India’s next century is being built.
India's First Greenfield Smart City · Gujarat
DHOLERA SMART CITY
India’s most ambitious urban transformation — a 920 sq. km. greenfield smart city built under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Backed by the Government of India, powered by ₹2.5 lakh crore in committed investment, and now operational. This is where India’s next century is being built.
Total Area
920 km²
Project Value
₹20,000 Cr
Jobs Created
8 Lakh +
TATA Investment
₹91,000 Cr
Airport Status
Phase 1
Rating
Platinum
The Big Picture
What is Dholera SIR?
Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is India’s first planned greenfield smart city — located approximately 100 km southwest of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Spanning 920 sq. km. (bigger than Singapore), it is the flagship node of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), developed by DICDL — a joint venture of Govt. of Gujarat (51%) and Govt. of India via NICDC (49%).
It is not a private township. It is not a speculative project. Dholera SIR is a publicly funded, government-planned and regulated development — making it one of the most credible real estate destinations in India. As of 2025, Phase 1 is 95% complete, the airport is operational, the expressway is done, and ₹2.5 lakh crore in mega investments are committed.
Dholera is no longer a vision. It is a reality.
920 km²
Total City Area
422 km²
TP Development Area
22
Villages in DSIR
2040
Full Completion Target
The Big Picture
What is Dholera SIR?
Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is India’s first planned greenfield smart city — located approximately 100 km southwest of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Spanning 920 sq. km. (bigger than Singapore), it is the flagship node of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), developed by DICDL — a joint venture of Govt. of Gujarat (51%) and Govt. of India via NICDC (49%).
It is not a private township. It is not a speculative project. Dholera SIR is a publicly funded, government-planned and regulated development — making it one of the most credible real estate destinations in India. As of 2025, Phase 1 is 95% complete, the airport is operational, the expressway is done, and ₹2.5 lakh crore in mega investments are committed.
Dholera is no longer a vision. It is a reality.
Progress Report
Dholera's Development Timeline
Real milestones, real dates. What has been built, what is under construction, and what is planned next.
2016
DICDL Established
JV between Government of Gujarat and Government of India via NICDC. Master planning and land acquisition begins across Dholera SIR.
● Complete2018–2021
Core Infrastructure Build
Phase 1 roads, underground utilities, water treatment, power substations, and fibre optic network development.
● Complete2022
ABCD Building & Command Centre
Integrated command centre managing traffic, CCTV, utilities, and smart city systems from one dashboard.
● Operational2023–2024
Expressway + Industrial Allotments
Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway progress, industrial allotments, renewable power, and major investor activity.
● Complete2025–2026
TATA FAB Production Begins
Tata semiconductor plant begins production along with supporting industrial ecosystem and airport progress.
● In Progress2026–2027
Metro Rail Operations
Proposed metro connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera strengthens passenger and business movement.
● In Development2027–2030
International Airport + Solar Growth
Dholera International Airport and large-scale solar energy development support logistics and industrial demand.
● Planned2030–2040
Vision 2040 — Full City
Full-scale city development with residential, industrial, commercial, and smart infrastructure expansion.
● VisionInfrastructure
Mega Projects of Dholera SIR
Every project below is either complete, actively under construction, or officially approved and funded. This is happening on the ground right now.
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent actual site conditions.
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent actual site conditions.
Getting There
Dholera's Connectivity
Dholera is designed for multi-modal connectivity — road, rail, air, and sea. One of the best-connected industrial zones in India.
Road
- Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway — 109 km, 6-lane corridor.
- Travel time expected around 35–45 minutes.
- Central Spine Road — 250 metre wide arterial route.
- Smart internal roads with underground utilities.
Rail
- Proposed metro connectivity from Ahmedabad to Dholera.
- Freight rail link planned for industrial movement.
- Internal mobility network planned for SIR zones.
- Integration with broader DMIC logistics network.
Air
- Dholera International Airport near Navagam.
- Designed for passenger and cargo aircraft.
- Developed by AAI and Government of Gujarat.
- Future international routes planned.
Sea
- Access to Bhavnagar, Pipavav, Kandla and Mundra ports.
- Proposed port development near Gulf of Khambhat.
- Supports import-export and industrial logistics.
- Strategic advantage for global trade movement.
Technology & Sustainability
Why Dholera is Truly Smart
Not an old city with technology added — designed from a blank canvas with smart systems built into every layer.
Worldclass Infrastructure
Ease of Governance
Plug & Play
Social Infrastructure
Ease of Business
External Connectivity
Live, Work and Play
Technology
Sustainability
Fast Track Approvel
Security
Internal Connectivity
Source: DICDL
Worldclass Infrastructure
Ease of Governance
Plug & Play
Social Infrastructure
Ease of Business
External Connectivity
Live, Work and Play
Technology
Sustainability
Fast Track Approvel
Security
Internal Connectivity
Source: DICDL
FAQs
What is Dholera SIR and who is developing it?
Dholera Special Investment Region is India’s first planned greenfield smart city, developed by DICDL — a joint venture between the Government of Gujarat (51%) and the Government of India via NICDC (49%). It is a flagship node of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) — a joint India-Japan initiative. It is publicly funded, government-planned, and government-regulated — not a private developer’s project.
Is Dholera actually happening or is it still just a plan?
What is the TATA Electronics semiconductor project?
TATA Electronics is investing ₹91,000 crore to build India’s first semiconductor fabrication (FAB) facility in Dholera SIR. PM Modi laid the foundation stone. This project is transforming Dholera into India’s semiconductor capital and attracting the global electronics supply chain — Tokyo Electron (Japan), Fujifilm Electronics, Linde, and Intel have all confirmed presence in Dholera. Production begins in 2026, with 50,000+ direct and indirect jobs projected.
How far is Dholera from Ahmedabad?
Dholera SIR is approximately 100 km from Ahmedabad. With the 109 km, 6-lane Ahmedabad–Dholera Greenfield Expressway now operational, travel time is reduced to 35–45 minutes. The expressway is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana national highway programme. Once the metro rail is operational, daily commuting between Ahmedabad and Dholera will be even more seamless.