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Development Authorities Governing Dholera Smart City
Multi-Agency Governance Framework
The development of the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is underpinned by a robust, multi-agency framework, reflecting a strategic partnership between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat. This ensures coordinated execution, sustained funding, and effective regulatory governance for the nation's premier greenfield industrial city.
1. Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA)
The DSIRDA is the statutory Regional Development Authority (RDA) for the DSIR, established under the Gujarat Special Investment Region (SIR) Act, 2009.
- Function: Ultimate custodian of the region's urban form, ensuring long-term sustainability and adherence to the smart city blueprint
- Authority: Powers derived directly from the SIR Act, granting authority over 920 sq. km.
- Land Management: Administers Town Planning (TP) Schemes for land pooling and reconstitution
- Regulatory Role: Sole regulatory and permitting body for single-window clearance
- Equity Stake: Holds mandatory 51% equity stake in execution SPV, DICDL
2. Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL)
The DICDL is the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) mandated with physical execution, engineering, and operation of the Dholera Industrial City.
- Formation: January 2016, joint venture with 51% Gujarat Government and 49% Central Government stake
- Focus Area: 22.5 sq. km Activation Area
- Responsibilities: Utility networks, Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), trunk infrastructure
- Operational Role: Maintains utility grids, roads, and public realm post-construction
3. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC)
The NICDC is the Central Government's strategic and financial facilitator for industrial corridors, including DMIC.
- Role: Financial channel and commitment stabilizer
- Stake: Holds 49% equity stake in DICDL through NICDC Trust
- Strategic Alignment: Ensures Dholera integrates with broader national economic strategy
- Investor Confidence: Provides Government of India backing for multinational investment
4. Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB)
The GIDB serves as the Apex State Authority for strategic infrastructure, chaired by the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
- Legislative Foundation: Established under Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999
- External Connectivity: Facilitates Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway and Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS)
- Project Governance: High-level review mechanism for project progress and viability
5. Dholera International Airport Company Limited (DIACL)
The DIACL is the dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) responsible for the development, execution, and operation of the Dholera Greenfield International Airport.
- Ownership Structure: Airports Authority of India (AAI) - 51%, Government of Gujarat - 33%, NICDC Trust - 16%
- Project Status: Phase 1 on track for completion by December 2025
- Infrastructure: 3,200-meter runway, passenger terminal, cargo facilities
- Economic Role: Services high-value manufacturing and logistics sectors in DSIR
6. Power Infrastructure Agencies
- Torrent Power Limited (TPL): 25-year distribution license holder for Dholera SIR
- Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL): Executing redundant power supply infrastructure (₹109.74 crore project, commissioning March 2026)
- Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO): Provides primary power supply via 400kV Panchham-Dholera line
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