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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 31, 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 19, 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 28, 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

Karan Kapoor - February 10, 2022

Dholera Ready with Plots for Semiconductor and Electronics Factories

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

Aditya Verma - May 17, 2022

Gujarat Plans Full Semiconductor Supply Chain in Dholera

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

Divya Singh - December 15, 2021

India Launches Semiconductor Mission, Dholera Highlighted as Potential Fab Site

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

Rohit Maan - October 03, 2025

Inox AP Launches ₹500 Crore Specialty Gas Hub in Dholera to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in India

Inox Air Products (Inox AP), one of India’s leading manufacturers of industrial and specialty gases,...

Aarav Mehta - September 04, 2025

Jabil Plans New Silicon Photonics Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Jabil Inc., a world-known manufacturing and technology company based in the United States, has annou...

Aarav Mehta - October 03, 2025

INOX Air Products Begins ₹500 Crore Specialty Gas Hub Construction in Dholera

Industrial and electronic gases major INOX Air Products (INOXAP) has officially begun construction o...

semiconductor projects India, Tata Electronics, Dholera Fab, OSAT Assam, CG Power Sanand, semiconductor investment, chip manufacturing India, Make in India

Rohit Maan - March 14, 2024

Work Begins on Three Semiconductor Projects Worth ₹1.25 Lakh Crore Across India

India has entered a new era of advanced technology manufacturing with the launch of three major semi...

Priya Sharma - March 14, 2024

Tata Group’s Dholera Fab to Roll Out First Chip by End-2026, PM Modi Calls It “Historic”

In a major step towards building India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaug...

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...

Dholera SIR, Gujarat smart city, Dholera Phase 1 completion, Dholera industrial hub, Dholera infrastructure update, Gujarat investment news

Infrastructure Development

95% of Dholera SIR Phase 1 Infrastructure Completed, Confirms Gujarat Govt

Neha Patel - December 16, 2023

The Government of Gujarat has announced that around 95% of infrastructure development under Phase 1...

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 10, 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 15, 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 13, 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 19, 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 10, 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 02, 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 04, 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 16, 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 14, 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 24, 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 23, 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 03, 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...