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Khushi Gupta - July 19, 2019

Indian Army to Develop Firing Range at Dholera SIR to Enhance Defence Training

AHMEDABAD: The Indian Army is set to enhance its operational readiness with a new firing range...

Raj Kumar - June 15, 2023

Japan Eyes Dholera for Semiconductor and EV Manufacturing Investments

DHOLERA: A high-level Japanese business delegation visited the Dholera Special Investment Regio...

Rohit Maan - March 05, 2025

Tata and ISM Finalize ₹91,000 Crore Semiconductor Fab Deal in Dholera

 In a landmark move for India's tech industry, Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), Tata Se...

Kritika Yadav - May 02, 2009

Central Government Approves Development of Dholera under DMIC

NEW DELHI: The central government has officially approved the inclusion of Dholera under the Delhi-M...

Karan Patel - January 21, 2003

Preliminary Meetings Held on Dholera Industrial Planning

GUJARAT: Government officials and urban planning authorities have conducted preliminary meetings to...

Ishaan Desai - July 25, 2025

Concept Note Prepared for Dholera’s Industrial Development

GUJARAT: Government officials and planning authorities have prepared a detailed concept note to guid...

Anvi Nair - December 09, 2005

Discussions on Dholera’s Role in Regional Industrial Balance

GUJARAT: Government officials, industry leaders, and urban planners have held discussions to explore...

Vihaan Mehta - November 11, 2005

Study Highlights Dholera for Agro-Processing Industries

GUJARAT: A comprehensive study has identified Dholera as a promising location for the development of...

Sahil Rana - November 05, 2010

Tata Group Scouts Opportunities in Dholera

MUMBAI: In a strategic move towards expanding its industrial footprint, the Tata Group has begun eva...

Ishani Bhatt - December 30, 2011

Early Land Allotments Offered to Three Developers in Dholera

 GANDHINAGAR: In a notable advancement for the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), the Dho...

Saurav Jaiswal - August 30, 2011

DSIR Environmental Clearance Granted by MoEF

DHOLERA: In a landmark decision for Gujarat’s industrial growth, the Ministry of Environment an...

Vihaan Mehta - July 18, 2011

Dholera Gets First Global Technology Partnership with Japanese Consortium | July

GANDHINAGAR: In a major boost to India’s Smart City Mission, a prominent Japanese technology co...

Kritika Yadav - January 13, 2013

Business Delegates Commit ₹4,471 Crore to Dholera at Vibrant Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit 2013, Dholera Special Investment R...

Trade & Exports

Dholera Discussed for Integrated Port-Led Development

Sham Kaushal - July 03, 2003

GUJARAT: Senior government officials and planning authorities have discussed aligning Dholera’s prop...

Trade & Exports

Gujarat to Develop Dholera as Future Port City

Aarav Mehta - January 27, 2009

GANDHINAGAR: In a move to enhance industrial and trade infrastructure, the Gujarat Maritime Board ha...

Employment & Education

Skill development centers

Gujarat Launches Skill Training Plan for Dholera Workforce

Meera Pillai - February 03, 2019

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government has launched a clear skill development roadmap for Dholera...

Events & Announcements

Investor summits

Gujarat Hosts Investor Summit Highlighting Dholera

Ishani Bhatt - December 10, 2010

AHMEDABAD: In the run-up to the Vibrant Gujarat 2011 summit, the Gujarat government organized a high...

Award recognition and milestones

Dholera Smart City Wins Award for Smart Infrastructure

Manish Bhattacharya - September 14, 2023

NEW DELHI: Dholera Smart City has been honored with a prestigious award for its advanced smart infra...

Industry & Investment

Semiconductor manufacturing

Dholera Ready with Plots for Semiconductor and Electronics Factories

Karan Kapoor - February 10, 2022

GUJARAT: Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) has announced that it is now ready with plug-...

Semiconductor manufacturing

Gujarat Plans Full Semiconductor Supply Chain in Dholera

Aditya Verma - May 17, 2022

GANDHINAGAR: In 2022, the Gujarat government shared its plan to create a complete semiconductor...

Semiconductor manufacturing

India Launches Semiconductor Mission, Dholera Highlighted as Potential Fab Site

Divya Singh - December 15, 2021

NEW DELHI: In December 2021, the Government of India launched the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM),...

Electronics clusters

Dholera SIR Attracts Investment as India’s First Industrial Smart City Under PLI Scheme

Sham Kaushal - July 22, 2021

AHMEDABAD:  Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), located near Ahmedabad, is witnessing str...

EV manufacturing

Dholera to Host India’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant

Abhishek Joshi - February 06, 2025

DHOLERA: Plans have been approved to establish India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery recycli...

EV manufacturing

Major Aircraft Companies Explore Dholera for MRO Facilities

Vikram Desai - September 21, 2011

 GANDHINAGAR:In a promising development for Gujarat’s aerospace ambitions, global aviation gian...

Infrastructure

Kunal Agarwal - July 21, 2020

Gujarat Signs Agreement to Develop Roads, Water, and Drainage in Dholera

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government has taken a significant step to prepare Dholera Special Investme...

Ananya Sharma - March 05, 2020

Gujarat Approves Budget to Boost Dholera’s Infrastructure Development

GUJARAT: The Gujarat government has approved a dedicated budget to advance infrastructure devel...

Jai Narain - September 15, 2021

Dholera SIR Completes Key Road Infrastructure to Support Industrial Units

GUJARAT: The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) achieved a significant milestone by compl...

Sahil Nair - June 07, 2015

Dholera to Feature Advanced Flood Management Systems in Development Plans

GUJARAT: As part of its comprehensive development strategy, Dholera Special Investment Region (...

Janvi Jaswal - April 29, 2001

State Reviews Road Connectivity Plans for Dholera

GUJARAT: State transport authorities have reviewed the current and proposed road connectivity plans...

Isha Kapoor - April 09, 2009

Survey Teams Begin Topography Mapping in Dholera

DHOLERA: Survey operations have commenced in Dholera as part of the early groundwork for developing...

Sahil Rana - December 30, 2011

Flood Management Integrated in Dholera TP Scheme Designs

 DHOLERA: The draft plans for Town Planning Schemes 1 and 2 under the Dholera Special Inve...

Sham Kaushal - November 09, 2011

Flood Mitigation Strategy Finalized in TP Drafts

DHOLERA:A significant upgrade to Dholera's urban planning process has been implemented as new T...

Ananya Gupta - June 10, 2012

Flood Management Receives ₹2,800 Cr Allocation

GANDHINAGAR : In a major step toward ensuring resilient infrastructure for the upcoming Dholera Spec...

Tanvi Malhotra - October 20, 2013

AECOM Appointed as Program Manager for Trunk Infrastructure

GANDHINAGAR :To accelerate early-stage development in Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), the...

Arjun Verma - January 13, 2013

Flood Vulnerability & Hydrological Model Report Released

GANDHINAGAR: As part of Dholera Special Investment Region’s (DSIR) environmental planning process, a...

Raj Kumar - March 15, 2013

Environmental Impact Assessment & Flood Studies Completed

GANDHINAGAR: In a major step toward sustainable urban development, the Gujarat Infrastructure Develo...

Vikram Singh - January 03, 2013

Flood Risk & Hydrology Report Issued

GANDHINAGAR: In a vital step toward sustainable planning, authorities released a comprehensive...

Water treatment

Dholera Gets Approval for State-of-the-Art Water Treatment Plant for Industries

Vikram Singh - March 15, 2019

GUJARAT: The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) achieved a significant milestone by recei...

Water treatment

Dholera Water Desalination Project Proposal Submitted

Ankit Sinha - February 14, 2012

GUJARAT: Authorities in Gujarat have submitted a proposal to develop a water desalination plant in D...

Water treatment

Water Recycling and Reuse Plans Discussed for Dholera

Sahil Rana - May 27, 2004

GUJARAT: Authorities and planning officials have held discussions on implementing water recycling an...

Power supply

Dholera Plans Low Carbon Industrial Development Strategies

Manav Bansal - May 06, 2011

GUJARAT: The Gujarat government has announced plans to implement low-carbon industrial developm...

Power supply

Discussions Held on Power Supply Framework for Dholera Industries

Ishani Bhatt - October 02, 2002

GUJARAT: State electricity authorities have held discussions on preparing a reliable power supply fr...

Power supply

Power Grid Approves Transmission Route for Dholera

Ishani Bhatt - June 14, 2011

AHMEDABAD: In a critical step toward infrastructure readiness, the Power Grid Corporation of India L...

Ishani Bhatt - December 18, 2023

Dholera Smart City Phase 1 Reaches 95% Completion, Industrial Land Allocation Starts

GANDHINAGAR: Dholera Industrial Smart City, located around 100 km from Ahmedabad, is nearing a major...

Aarav Sharma - September 18, 2020

Dholera Launches Smart Water Management System to Support Industrial Growth

GUJARAT: The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) initiated a smart water management system to e...

Sanya Kapoor - June 10, 2009

Initial Master Planning for Dholera SIR Commences

GUJARAT: The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) has started its initial phase of master planni...

Neha Bansal - October 09, 2009

Land Survey Completed for Dholera Special Investment Region

GUJARAT: The Gujarat government has successfully completed the land survey process for the Dholera S...

Isha Patel - March 11, 2008

Dholera Proposed for Integrated Township under DMIC

GUJARAT: Authorities have begun discussions on establishing an integrated township within the Dholer...

Sahil Rana - July 26, 2010

Dholera Node Finalized under DMIC Master Plan

DELHI :Dholera has been officially marked as one of the eight strategic industrial nodes in the Delh...

Vihaan Mehta - October 08, 2010

International Urban Planners Join Dholera Planning Board

DHOLERA : In a major step toward building a globally competitive smart city, internationally renowne...

Sham Kaushal - November 12, 2011

Activation Area Concept Proposed in Dholera’s 2011 Planning Update

 DHOLERA: In a pivotal update to Dholera SIR’s master plan, state planning officials and develo...

Policy & Governance

Pranav Khanna - February 12, 2009

Gujarat Declares Dholera as Special Investment Region (SIR) | February 12, 2009

DHOLERA – The Government of Gujarat officially designated Dholera as a Special Investment Region (SI...

Ananya Gupta - March 18, 2009

Dholera Selected as Strategic Node in Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

NEW DELHI / DHOLERA – The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) officially designated...

Vihaan Mehta - February 05, 2010

First Draft of Dholera Development Plan Released

 DHOLERA: The Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) has released the...

Vihaan Mehta - June 03, 2011

Dholera Land Open for Sale Under New Pricing Policy

 GANDHINAGAR: In a significant step toward accelerating development in the Dholera Special Inve...

Kunal Agarwal - October 25, 2011

Mega Land Deal Planned in Dholera SIR

 GANDHINAGAR : The Gujarat government is initiating its largest-ever land allocation within the...

Rajesh Yadav - September 03, 2011

Dholera International Airport Project Moves Forward with Environmental Clearance Application

GANDHINAGAR : In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity in the Dholera Special Investment...

Rohit Maan - December 12, 2011

Dholera Master Plan Draft Released for Public Review

GANDHINAGAR: In a major step forward for the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), Gujarat state...

Ishani Bhatt - June 23, 2011

Dholera SIR Deemed India’s Largest Future Smart City Zone | Mid‑2011 Release

DHOLERA, MID‑2011:In a significant development, government officials and planning authorities have o...

Jai Narain - April 12, 2013

SPV DICDL Formed to Fast‑track DSIR Development

GANDHINAGAR: In a landmark institutional move to expedite the growth of the Dholera Special Inv...

Manish Bhattacharya - October 21, 2013

Official Town Planning Schemes 1–6 Sanctioned

 DHOLERA: The Government of Gujarat has officially sanctioned and notified Town Planning (TP) S...

Arjun Deshmukh - December 18, 2018

State Bank of India Extends Financial Support for Industries in Dholera SIR

GUJARAT: The State Bank of India (SBI) entered into a formal agreement with the Gujarat government t...

Rohit Maan - January 01, 2009

Gujarat: Farmers Protest Against Land Acquisition for Dholera SIR

AHMEDABAD: Farmers in Gujarat organized protests against the proposed land acquisition for the Dhole...

Priya Verma - January 23, 2014

Gujarat CM Reviews Development of Dholera Industrial City

GUJARAT: The Chief Minister of Gujarat has conducted a review of the development progress in th...

Sham Kaushal - October 09, 2009

Dholera Master Plan Reaches Draft Stage

GANDHINAGAR: The Draft Master Plan for Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) has officially been p...

Sahil Rana - September 15, 2010

Govt Fast-Tracks Six TP Schemes in Dholera SIR

 GANDHINAGAR : The Gujarat state administration has announced a significant push in the plannin...

Janvi Jaswal - March 08, 2012

Advisory Board Formed with IIT Hyderabad Support

 GANDHINAGAR: In a strategic move to bolster the technical foundation of Dholera’s smart city i...

Isha Kapoor - May 22, 2013

Development Control Regulations Framed for DSIR

GANDHINAGAR, MAY 2013:In a crucial step to streamline urban planning in Dholera, the Developmen...

Divya Singh - July 18, 2013

Global Advisory Panel Formed for Dholera Planning

 GANDHINAGAR: In a strategic move to align Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) with global...

Saurav Jaiswal - August 22, 2013

GIS-Based Land Pooling and Digitization Ramped Up

DHOLERA : In a significant stride towards smart governance and transparent land administration,...

Nikhil Kapoor - July 23, 2013

CM-Led Authority Clears Dholera TP Schemes

GANDHINAGAR: In a major governance milestone, the Chief Minister of Gujarat chaired a key meeting of...

Simran Mehta - June 13, 2013

GIDB Empanels Consultants for Dholera Projects

GANDHINAGAR: As part of structured development under the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), t...

Single-window clearance updates

Gujarat Sets Up Single-Window Clearance to Boost Industrial Investments in Dholera

Pranav Joshi - October 05, 2020

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government launched a dedicated single-window clearance system for the Dhol...

Single-window clearance updates

Digital Records Management Launched for Dholera Land Parcels.

Ishani Bhatt - December 21, 2011

 DHOLERA, LATE 2011:In a major move toward transparent governance and smart planning, the...

Single-window clearance updates

DSIRDA Formed & Enabled to Sanction TP Schemes

Sameer Bansal - September 01, 2012

GANDHINAGAR — SEPTEMBER 1, 2012:As a pivotal move to ensure efficient governance and implementation...

Real Estate & Housing

Residential plot auctions

Govt-Led Land Sales Model Launched in Dholera SIR | April 30, 2011

Sham Kaushal - April 30, 2011

GANDHINAGAR: In a landmark step toward structured urban development, the Gujarat government has intr...

Residential plot auctions

Private Developers Begin Bid for Industrial Plots

Meera Pillai - August 22, 2025

GANDHINAGAR: The Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) initiated its firs...

Janvi Jaswal - July 19, 2023

Dholera SIR Completes First Hotel Plot Auction, Welcoming Hospitality Sector

GANDHINAGAR: On July 19, 2023, at 10:00 IST, Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) reached a new m...

Sham Kaushal - October 03, 2012

TP Schemes 1 & 2 Finalized for 15,000 Hectares

GANDHINAGAR: In a major step forward for Gujarat’s flagship smart city project, the state government...

Aditya Malhotra - August 15, 2012

Land Deal MoU with Mahindra Lifespace Inked

DHOLERA : To encourage early private sector engagement in Gujarat’s pioneering smart city venture, M...

Ananya Gupta - December 13, 2012

TP Schemes 3–6 Drafts Submitted to GIDB

 GANDHINAGAR: In a major step toward expanding the planning horizon of Dholera Special Inv...

Aditi Mishra - February 12, 2012

Smart Zoning Principles Embedded in Dholera Master Plan

DHOLERA : In a forward-looking revision to the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) blueprint, t...

Isha Patel - October 18, 2013

Official Town Planning Schemes 1–6 Sanctioned

GANDHINAGAR: In a major development milestone for the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), the...

Commercial spaces

India’s First 5-Star Hotel Planned in Dholera Smart City to Boost Tourism and Business

Simran Mehta - May 23, 2023

 A major milestone for Dholera Smart City was announced as SmartHomes Infrastructure partnered...

Renewable Energy

Solar parks

SJVN Invites Bids for 100 MW Solar Project at Dholera Solar Park

Janvi Jaswal - July 02, 2020

SJVN Ltd, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Himachal Pradesh government, has i...

Solar parks

Eco-Zone Approved Near Dholera SIR

Pranav Khanna - December 01, 2010

DHOLERA: In a notable step towards environmental stewardship, the Gujarat Ecology Commission has gra...

Technology & Smart City Initiatives

Fiber Connectivity & 5G

Dholera’s Fibre Optic Network Completed to Enable Smart Industrial Operations

Mohit Choudhary - July 20, 2020

GUJARAT: The Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) successfully completed the deployment of...

Fiber Connectivity & 5G

Dholera Approves Telecom Infrastructure Plan for High-Speed Connectivity

Vihaan Mehta - December 09, 2014

GUJARAT: Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) has approved a telecom infrastructure framewo...

Fiber Connectivity & 5G

Dholera Starts Planning for Digital Infrastructure

Rohit Maan - October 15, 2009

GUJARAT: Authorities have started planning digital infrastructure in Dholera to prepare the area for...

Surveillance & Security Technology

Dholera SIR to Install Smart Poles for Industrial Safety and Monitoring

Tanvi Malhotra - November 02, 2023

GUJARAT: Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is moving ahead with the deployment of smart poles...

Surveillance & Security Technology

Dholera to Test Smart City Technologies with IoT Integration

Kavya Nambiar - March 15, 2024

GUJARAT: Dholera is moving forward with plans to pilot smart city technologies using Internet of Thi...

Surveillance & Security Technology

Gujarat Signs Pact with IBM for Smart Infrastructure Planning in Dholera

Sahil Rana - November 22, 2011

AHMEDABAD: In a major step toward building India’s first truly data-driven smart city, the Governmen...

Mobility Technology

Dholera Prepares for Smart Traffic Management Systems

Karan Patel - July 09, 2019

GUJARAT: Dholera Industrial City is preparing to roll out smart traffic management systems to e...

Radhika Gupta - June 22, 2015

Dholera Announced as Smart City Under Gujarat’s Development Plan

GUJARAT: Dholera has been officially announced as a Smart City under Gujarat’s development visi...

Nikhil Kapoor - July 15, 2011

Dholera Command Centre Becomes Operational

 DHOLERA:In a defining moment for India’s future urban infrastructure, the Administrative...

Sahil Rana - September 29, 2011

Infrastructure Dashboard Deployed at Dholera’s Control Centre

 DHOLERA:Dholera’s journey toward becoming a smart, tech-driven city advanced another step with...

Pranav Choudhary - July 05, 2012

ICT Master System Collaboration Finalized

GANDHINAGAR: In a landmark development for Dholera’s transformation into a world-class smart city, t...

Semiconductor & Electronics

Gujarat: Sanand and Dholera Semiconductor Plants to Begin Chip Production by 2024 and 2026

Sham Kaushal - March 13, 2023

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat is poised to enter semiconductor chip production, with Sanand’s fabricatio...

Transportation

Ishani Bhatt - February 14, 2023

Focus Shifts to Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway After Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Opens

AHMEDABAD: With the successful opening of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, focus has now shifted to the...

Tanya Khurana - July 02, 2020

Dholera SIR: Expressway Construction Underway to Boost Smart City Connectivity

The construction of the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway is now underway, marking a significant developm...

Vikram Desai - June 25, 2012

Dholera Port Revival Concept Discarded, Focus Revised

DHOLERA: Gujarat’s infrastructure and planning agencies have officially withdrawn the earlier concep...