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A high-level delegation of Japanese industry and institutional leaders recently visited the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) to inspect the progress of major infrastructure developments and ongoing investment projects in the greenfield smart city.

The visit — co‑organized by key Japanese institutions including the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) — focused on reviewing world‑class transport links, industrial zones, utility infrastructure, and smart city planning frameworks that form the backbone of Dholera’s transformation.

During the visit, members of the delegation were briefed on progress at multiple strategic sites, including infrastructure corridors, industrial activation zones, and planned utility networks designed to enable efficient logistics and manufacturing operations. The delegation also engaged with Indian and Gujarat government officials to understand the regulatory and development timelines that underpin Dholera’s growth vision.

Why It Matters:
• The visit reflects growing global confidence in Dholera SIR’s development trajectory, particularly from Japanese investors with strong interests in manufacturing, technology, and smart infrastructure. 
• Japan’s commitment to partnerships in industrial smart cities underscores long‑term bilateral cooperation in areas such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and green technologies. 
• Discussions during the visit are expected to pave the way for new industrial collaborations, shared technological initiatives, and joint investments that will further integrate Dholera into global supply chains.

Officials noted that the delegation’s visit also included opportunities to explore the roles international companies can play in supporting India’s smart city objectives, including workforce training, high‑tech manufacturing ecosystems, and sustainability‑driven infrastructure components.

The visit comes amid a broader push by Dholera to attract foreign direct investment, improve industrial readiness, and accelerate global partnerships aligned with India’s Vision 2047 economic goals.