PROJECT VISION-DHOLERA SIR SMART CITY
To develop Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) as global manufacturing and trading hub i.e. “The engine for economic resurgence of the country” which is supported by world class infrastructure.
“The Development Plan, taking into account the DMIC objectivs and goals, should focus towards creating and enabling environmentto protect local industries, enhance investment climate, improve quality of life, upgrade human skils, create world class infrastucture and attract global investment”.
Project goals are to double the employement potential, triple industrial output and quadruple exports from the region in next five years.
LOCATION PROFILE-DHOLERA SIR SMART CITY
DHOLERA is situated in Ahmedabad district in the Gulf of Khambhat
Identified as a Greenfield port, it will be developed along with private sector participation by Dholera Port Limited (promoted by J K Group and Adani Group).
Dholera is in proximity with the coastal line. It is covered by water faces on three sides, namely, on the east face by Gulf of Khambhat, on the north side by Bavaliari creek and on southern side by Sonaria creek.
To develop Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) as global manufacturing and trading hub i.e. “The engine for economic resurgence of the country” which is supported by world class infrastructure.
Proximity to Ahmedabad has provided Dholera a strong locational advantage with a vibrant manufacturing base and investment scenario.
The project is spread over an area of 35,000 hectares. The processing area which is proposed is 14,000 hectares and rest is non- processing zone.
Dholera port is primarily involved into handling general cargo, dry bulk, containers, ship breaking and chemical handling facilities.
Location: Dholera Special Investment Region
Dholera Metro CityStrategically located, the Ahmedabad-Dholera industrial region lies within 100 km from the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) in Southern Gujarat.
Dholera Metro City Connectivity
Dholera Metro CityNational Highway 8 connects the Dholera Special Investment Region with Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Mumbai. Dholera itself has good connectivity with National Highway (NH) 8 (Anand) and 8A (Bagodra), augmenting Bagodra -Bhavnagar, Bagodra- Surendranagar- Radhanpur links.
Dholera Metro City As a part of Golden Quadrilateral, the 500 km Mumbai- Ahmedabad- Vadodara Express way connects the region.
Dholera Metro CityIn order to make the region more assessable, an airport and a port are proposed in this region.
Dholera Metro CityThe port site is proposed to be connected by road with Ahmedabad – Bhavnagar highway at a distance of about 11 kilometres. Almost 2,057 hectares of Government land was allocated for the development of port.
Dholera Metro Citysite Rail connection is being planned for Dholera, while the nearest meter gauge connection is Bhavnagar (34 km) and the nearest broad gauge station is Tarapur (103 km).
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES-DHOLERA SIR SMART CITY
Self governed economic region enjoying full support of the government and full potential for private sector participation.
Dholera Metro City Logistic support of the Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor linked with efficient rail and road network.
Dholera Metro City To be linked with Ahmedabad city with metro rail system.
Dholera Metro City Proximity to sea port, Closeness to international airport.
Dholera Metro City Premium civic amenities.
Dholera Metro City Close to Gujarat International Finance City (GIFT).
Dholera Metro City Close to Petro-chemicals and Petroleum Inv. Region (PCPIR).
Dholera Metro City Autonomy in operations.
Dholera Metro City Flexibility in decisions.
Dholera Metro City Single window clearance.
Dholera Metro City Dispute Resolution mechanism.
Dholera Metro CityOpportunities at Dholera SIR in DMIC corridor
Dholera Metro City To build the industrial parks, townships, knowledge cities
Dholera Metro CityIn building its infrastructure: road, rail, hospital, water, sanitation, tourism, and hospitality
Dholera Metro City Set up the metro rail system & Dholera international airport
Dholera Metro City Potential for development as a multi-modal transportation hub due to lesser distance to all the northern Indian States.
Dholera Metro City Build world class transport service foreign markets
Source: www.dholerametrocity.com
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