Dholera Progress Insight – 2025 Update
The vision of turning Dholera into India’s first and largest smart city is steadily transforming into reality. Positioned within the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is no longer just a concept on paper—it’s now a buzzing hub of infrastructure development, futuristic planning, and massive investment opportunities. Here's a breakdown of Dholera’s progress as of early 2025.
PROGRESS INSIGHTS
4/4/20252 min read
Progress Insights
1. Infrastructure Milestones: What’s Been Achieved
✅ Activation Area Development
Nearing Completion
The 22.5 sq km Activation Area, Phase 1 of Dholera SIR, is almost ready with:
100% completion of roads, underground utilities, and water supply networks.
Plug-and-play infrastructure for industries, making it one of the most investment-ready zones in India.
🚦 Smart Roads and ICT-Enabled Utilities
All roads are being developed as smart roads—featuring integrated ICT ducts, stormwater drains, utility corridors, and dedicated pedestrian/cycling tracks. These are already operational in many pockets of the Activation Area.
2. Dholera International Airport: Major Update
The much-anticipated Dholera International Airport is under rapid construction. As of Q1 2025:
Civil works for the runway and terminal are in full swing.
Commercial operations are expected to begin by late 2026 or early 2027.
Once operational, it will handle 50 million passengers annually in its final phase and boost Dholera’s global connectivity.
3. Express Connectivity: Road, Rail & Metro
🛣 Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway
109 km greenfield expressway is under advanced stages of development.
Expected to reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera to under an hour.
Target completion: Early 2026
🚆 Metro Rail
A 6-lane metro corridor is proposed between Ahmedabad and Dholera with feasibility studies already approved.
Integration with the airport and expressway will create a seamless transit ecosystem.
4. Renewable Energy Hub: Green Dholera
Dholera is being developed as a net-zero city with:
India’s largest solar park (5000 MW) planned within the region.
Green energy-focused industries, smart grids, and sustainable infrastructure.
5. Investment & Industrial Growth
Major corporations and sectors showing strong interest:
Semiconductor and Electronics
Green Hydrogen
Defense Manufacturing
Data Centers
EV (Electric Vehicle) Manufacturing
Incentives and plug-and-play plots are being rapidly allocated by DSIRDA and NICDC, making it an attractive destination for both startups and Fortune 500s.
6. Residential & Commercial Real Estate Boom
With infrastructure now visible and functional, investors are actively buying into:
Residential Plots & Villas
Commercial Showrooms
Industrial Sheds and Warehouses
Prices are rising steadily, and early movers are already seeing returns on their investment. The upcoming airport and expressway are expected to multiply land values in the coming 2–3 years.
7. Smart Governance & Digital City Services
Dholera’s command-and-control center is already operational, managing:
Traffic & security surveillance
Utility control
Waste management
Emergency services
It’s one of the few cities in India being monitored and managed via an AI-driven Urban Command Centre.
🌟 Conclusion: Why Dholera Matters in 2025
Dholera is no longer just a dream—it’s becoming India’s Silicon Valley + Dubai Hybrid, with world-class infrastructure, investor-friendly governance, and immense growth potential. For real estate investors, infrastructure companies, manufacturers, and visionaries, 2025 is the right time to enter before the price curve steepens.
The next few years are going to define the future of urban planning in India—and Dholera is leading the charge.