Overview: DSIR’s Transformative Journey
Spanning over 920 sq km, the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is India’s largest greenfield industrial smart city, conceptualized under the Gujarat Special Investment Region Act of 2009. Managed by the SPV Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), DSIR embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of futuristic urban-industrial ecosystems—a global hub for innovation, investment, and manufacturing .
In just a few years, its initial 22.54 sq km Activation Area has become fully operational, equipped with trunk infrastructure, clean-energy systems, and residential / business zones—a strong foundation for next-generation investments .
🏭 Infrastructure Ready for Next‑Gen Industries
Plug‑and‑Play Industrial Facilities
With ready-to-occupy land parcels ranging from 1 to 330 acres, DSIR provides streamlined deployment for industries like advanced electronics, semiconductors, biotech, EVs, and aerospace. The Activation Area already hosts Tata’s upcoming semiconductor fab among other core projects .
World‑Class Utility & Logistics Network
The Activation Area now has 72 km of internal roads, integrated with underground utilities (power, water, treated effluent, ICT, stormwater), supporting clean, efficient operations. Wastewater treatment, power substations, and recycling infrastructure ensure readiness for high-tech industries .
Strategic Connectivity
DSIR is anchored to key national infrastructure:
- The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway (~109 km) connects directly to DMIC freight and future airport zones .
- Bhimnath–Dholera Freight Rail and a proposed light-rail corridor link the industrial city with dedicated freight corridors and passenger transit zones .
- A new Greenfield International Airport near Navagam is scheduled to operate by late 2025–26, offering both passenger and logistics services.
🌐 Leading Sectors: Next‑Generation Catalysts
DSIR is attracting cutting-edge sectors:
- Semiconductor & Display Manufacturing: India’s first commercial semiconductor fab by Tata‑Powerchip is being set up in the Activation Area.
- Green Energy & EV Components: Projects like the 4,400 MW solar park and an upcoming lithium‑ion battery plant by Tata highlight DSIR’s clean-tech leadership .
- Aerospace, Pharma, and Biotechnology: With dedicated zones and test ranges, DSIR offers structured, pro-business support for advanced manufacturing and R&D-driven sectors .
💡 Why DSIR Stands Out as a Next‑Gen Hub
- Holistic Planning & Governance
Backed by the 2009 GSIR Act and managed by DICDL, DSIR exemplifies coordinated governance with seamless approvals and policy certainty . - Smart, Sustainable Development
Designed as a smart city—with green building certifications, renewable energy, urban-rich amenities, and high livability standards—DSIR balances industry with ecological planning . - Global Investor Appeal
DSIR houses fully functional infrastructure, plug-and-play land, clearances, and incentives. The region is already drawing interest from global firms—including South Korean delegations and major domestic players—from semiconductors to batteries . - Future-Ready Connectivity
With expressways, freight railways, metro connectivity, and an upcoming airport, DSIR is poised to offer India’s most advanced industrial-logistics hub .
✅ Conclusion: A New Era in India’s Industrial Story
Dholera SIR is not just infrastructure—it is India’s first industrial smart city, built from the ground up for the next wave of technological growth. With its modern infrastructure, smart governance, cutting-edge utility systems, and strategic global positioning, DSIR is fast emerging as India’s premiere destination for next-gen industries—transforming vision into reality.
