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November 1, 2019
Smart City History
Dholera’s journey as a smart city began with a vision for sustainable urban development. Governed through a structured council, it ensures balanced representation—combining strategic oversight with local engagement. This governance model has played a vital role in transforming Dholera into India’s first planned smart city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) initiative.
2009
SIR Act implemented - Providing legal framework
2010
Establishment of DSIRDA (Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority)
2012
Approval of the Development Plan
2013
TP (Town Planning) Schemes approved; Master Plan sanctioned by DPC (Development Plan Committee)
2013
Official announcement of Dholera SIR (by CM Narendra Modi)
2014
Environmental clearance granted
2015
Activation Area designs prepared
The government approved the regional development plan, enabling phased infrastructure execution.
2016
Formation of DICDL (Dholera Industrial City Development Limited) as SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle)
2018
Approval for the Solar Park
2020
Tata Power commissioned its Solar Plant (2020=22)
2021
Monorail and Airport tendering; DIACL (Dholera International Airport Company Limited) formed
2023
Growing interest from foreign investors
2024
Progress on Expressway construction
2025
Airport nearing completion; challenges with Space Launchpad project
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