Ongoing Projects in Dholera Smart City

Ongoing Projects in Dholera Smart City

As of late 2025, Dholera Smart City is rapidly advancing with multiple projects in various stages of construction and development. The Activation Area infrastructure is nearing 100% completion, with significant industrial and social infrastructure now under construction.

Semiconductor & Industrial Projects

Tata Electronics Semiconductor Fabrication Plant (₹91,000 crore)

• Status: Construction in full pace (drone visuals show significant progress as of November 2025)
• Partners: Tata Electronics with PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation)
• Capacity: 50,000 wafers monthly
• Products: Semiconductors for AI, automotive, and wireless sectors
• Collaboration: Merck providing high-purity materials, advanced infrastructure services, and AI-driven "Material Intelligence"
• Timeline: Construction began following Union Cabinet approval (October 2024); commercial operations targeted

ReNew Power Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant (₹870 crore)

• Investment: ₹870 crore (approximately $100 million) from British International Investment (BII)
• Status: Construction underway; Asia's biggest solar park taking shape
• Employment: Projected 10,000+ jobs
• Significance: BII's first investment in India's solar manufacturing sector

Jabil Inc. Electronics Manufacturing Facility (₹1,000 crore)

• Investment: ₹1,000 crore
• Company: Jabil Inc., global leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
• Status: Establishing manufacturing unit within DSIR
• Significance: Cornerstone development for Dholera's electronics ecosystem

INOX Air Products Electronic Specialty Gas Hub (₹500 crore)

• Investment: Approximately ₹500 crore
• Status: First industrial gas company to secure land in DSIR; construction underway
• Products: Electronic Specialty Gases for semiconductor industry
• Significance: Pioneering facility supporting the semiconductor ecosystem

Connectivity Infrastructure

Dholera International Airport (Phase 1: ₹1,305 crore)

• Status: 3,200-meter runway nearly finished; terminal building and ATC tower progressing rapidly
• Operational Timeline: Phase 1 cargo and limited passenger services expected early 2026; full completion by December 2025
• Capacity: 1.5 million passengers annually in Phase 1
• Future Expansion: Second 4,000-meter runway planned for wide-body aircraft

Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway (NH 751)

• Status: 98% complete as of December 2025; finishing touches on key interchanges
• Timeline: Full operation expected by May/June 2025
• Travel Time: 45-minute commute from Ahmedabad
• Contractor: Sadbhav Engineering Ltd (Packages 1 and 2, covering 48.52 km)

Bhavnagar-Dholera Railway Line

• Status: ₹466 crore allocation; Final Location Survey ordered by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
• Length: 65 km broad-gauge line
• Significance: Direct connection to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) and Bhavnagar Port
• Timeline: FLS underway; land acquisition being fast-tracked

Social Infrastructure

200-Bed Multi-Specialty Hospital (₹170 crore)

• Status: Foundation stone laid (March 5, 2025); construction commenced
• Completion Target: June 2026
• Funding: Gujarat State Budget 2025-26 allocation
• Significance: Provides top-tier healthcare locally, reducing need to travel to other cities

Integrated School Complex (₹170 crore)

• Status: Foundation stone laid (March 5, 2025); construction commenced
• Completion Target: June 2026
• Purpose: Serves educational needs of growing population
• Features: Modern facilities, smart classrooms, sports infrastructure

Fire & Emergency Station (₹25 crore)

• Status: Foundation stone laid; construction underway
• Completion Target: June 2026
• Significance: Ensures high level of safety and quick response capabilities

Environmental & Energy Infrastructure

Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP - 20 MLD)

• Contractor: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) - ₹156.86 crore
• Status: Final stages of implementation
• Significance: Critical for "Green Manufacturing" identity; provides zero-discharge utility services

Dholera Solar Park Expansion

• Planned Capacity: 5,000 MW (5 GW)
• Current Status: Over 1,200 MW commissioned; additional capacity under construction
• Recent Developments: 700 MW auction awarded to ReNew Power, SJVN Limited, TEQ Green Power (O2 Power)

Power Grid Redundant Supply (PGCIL)

• Budget: ₹109.74 crore (part of ₹418 crore scheme)
• Commissioning Date: March 1, 2026
• Purpose: Provide dual-source power reliability essential for high-tech manufacturing

Tourism & Hospitality

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

• Location: Near Dholera International Airport
• Partners: Courtyard by Marriott with SmartHomes Infrastructure
• Status: Under development
• Significance: Brings world-class hospitality standards to Dholera

AJU Group Japanese Hotel

• Location: Plot No. 307, High Access Corridor Zone (TP 2A)
• Status: Land secured via e-auction
• Significance: First international hospitality brand in Dholera SIR