Latest News and Updates on Dholera Sir Development

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Dholera in Gujarat is set to become a global hub for high-tech and semiconductor manufacturing, attracting attention from countries worldwide.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s electronics and semiconductor sectors are progressing rapidly, with Gujarat emerging as the nation’s semiconductor hub.

The 108 km Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, with 98% of work completed, is set to boost connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera SIR, cutting travel time to just 40–45 minutes.

During a two-day study under the 71st National Wildlife Week, experts documented 50,000 birds from 171 species, 25 butterfly species, and rich grassland flora across Dholera’s diverse habitats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), Gujarat’s emerging greenfield industrial hub near Ahmedabad.

A 46-member Japanese delegation led by JBIC and JETRO visited Dholera SIR to explore investment opportunities in India’s emerging semiconductor hub.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed in Parliament that the Dholera Greenfield Airport project remains on schedule, with completion expected by December 2025 — no deadline extension has been granted.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel conducted an on-site review of major projects at Dholera SIR, including the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, solar park, freight railway, and key civic facilities, reaffirming the state’s commitment to timely, high-quality development.

Tata Electronics has entered into a strategic partnership with Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) to build India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat, and an advanced testing facility in Jagiroad, Assam. This collaboration will accelerate the development of semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, with a combined investment of ?1.18 lakh crore across both projects. Through this partnership, TEL will supply state-of-the-art equipment, offer workforce training, and support R&D initiatives to ensure the success of India’s semiconductor sector. The Dholera Fab and the Jagiroad facility will cater to multiple high-growth industries, including automotive, mobile devices, and AI, enhancing India’s position in the global semiconductor market. Additionally, TEL will leverage India’s skilled talent pool to establish engineering services, further strengthening the collaboration. This initiative is set to play a vital role in meeting global demand for semiconductor chips.

The proposed transmission scheme will be a second power source, in addition to the 220/33kV Dholera substation along with the 400kV double-circuit Panchham—Dholera line already established by state transmission utility Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO). Under the new scheme, around 150-200 MW of power will be drawn from the upcoming ISTS Vataman substation and fed to GETCO’s new substation at Dholera (called Dholera-2), which is 30-35 km from Vataman. It may be mentioned that the 765kV Vataman switching substation is being implemented as part of an ISTS scheme developed by Vataman Transmission Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The Vataman substation is envisaged for completion by December 2025 and GETCO is seeking ISTS connectivity to its Dholera-2 substation by January 2026.

The construction of the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Ahmedabad and the Dholera Smart City, is progressing well, with 71 km completed as of June 30, 2024. With a total length of 109 km, the expressway is on track for completion by the end of the 2024-25 financial year, reducing travel time between the two cities to just 40-45 minutes. The project, costing ?4,372 crores, will provide a seamless route that supports economic growth in Gujarat's Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah underscored the transformational growth Gujarat is experiencing, particularly in the sectors of semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), battery production, and green hydrogen. While campaigning for the BJP’s Ahmedabad East candidate, he emphasized that the state's equitable development policies, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, are attracting massive investments across various industries. Shah also highlighted the rise of Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) as a key employment hub and an engine of growth for job-seekers from Ahmedabad and the surrounding areas. During his address, Amit Shah emphasized that Dholera SIR is set to become a major employment hub for the youth of Ahmedabad. He revealed that the development of the region, which includes the Dholera International Airport and a ?33,000 crore Expressway, will lead to the creation of 10 lakh job opportunities. As the infrastructure continues to grow, Dholera SIR will provide a vibrant ecosystem for industries like semiconductors and EVs, driving both local employment and economic development for Gujarat.