DHOLERA SPECIAL INVESTMENT REGION
GUJARAT
India
The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a pioneering project, envisioned as India’s First Greenfield Industrial Smart City, and forms a cornerstone of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). It is a joint initiative of the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat, designed to be a global manufacturing and trading hub supported by world-class infrastructure.
A new industrial city in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district, the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a massive planned development spanning over 920 sq. km. Developed jointly by the Governments of India and Gujarat, it is strategically positioned within the influence zone of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The entire project is overseen by the Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) and executed through the joint Central and State Government SPV, Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), with the goal of establishing a global manufacturing and trading hub.
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Environmental & Nature
City integrates reliable water, wastewater, and stormwater systems to manage its coastal setting. It promotes renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient utilities, and solar integration for a low-carbon future. Town-planning schemes also dedicate green belts and open spaces to enhance resilience and reduce heat-island effects.
Smart City
Dholera’s operation is managed by a centralized Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) located in the ABCD Building. This brain utilizes IoT sensors, SCADA systems, and Smart Grids for real-time monitoring and automated control of all utilities. The city is engineered with world-class, underground utility tunnels and universal Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connectivity, ensuring a robust, digital-first, “plug-and-play” environment.
Human-Centric
Its plan envisions mixed-use neighbourhoods with housing, healthcare, education, and civic amenities to ensure liveability. Designed for multimodal mobility, the city includes arterial highways, transit corridors, and walkable streets. Through its industrial and service clusters, Dholera aims to create jobs, promote skills development, and link economic growth with community welfare.
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