Dholera Mega Projects
ABCD Building Dholera SIR
ABCD Building is an Administration and Business Center for Dholera SIR, its the Central admin office of Dholera Smart city.
All legal works and permissions will be done through a single window within this building. ABCD building will provide single window clearance.
Dholera ABCD building office will have command center for all the ICT and SCADA sensors. In short all command and controlling will be through this building.
It is been constructed in TP2 West part (Phase 1) and is located in commercial zone (KNOWLEDGE AND IT ZONE). ABCD building constructed by Cube Construction Engineering Ltd. has become the main attraction for present investors.
Work Progress
ABCD Building Auditorium View
ABCD Building-BEC Central Stairs
ABCD Building Parking Area
ABCD Building Kiosk Near BEC
ABCD Parking Shed
ABCD Building View From Outside
ABCD Building Auditorium
ABCD Building Exterior View
Details Of Dholera New International Airport
The Dholera Airport is planned to be located in the North of the DSIR. The Dholera International Airport is envisaged to cater to not only DSIR and its hinterland, but also to traffic overflow from Ahmadabad international airport.
Total area identified for Airport development is 1426 hectares. The airport is slated to have two runways capable of handling wide-bodied long-haul aircrafts such as the A380.
The existing airport of Ahmedabad has emerged as one with highest annual growth in traffic and will get saturated much before the year 2020. The expansion of Ahmedabad airport is difficult due to various reasons. Under the circumstances, a new international airport is required to cater the future traffic.
While assessing the potential and requirements of the Dholera SIR, Government envisaged a tremendous need for a Greenfield International Airport in its vicinity. The level of economic activities in the SIR backed by enormous domestic and foreign investment shall need a world class modern International Airport in this region. Therefore state has included the development of an International Airport in the list of “Early Bird Projects” in consultation with Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy. GoG has also signed an MoU with the Delhi Metro Industrial Corridor Development Company in this regard.
- 1426 hectors of land selected at Vill Navagam Ta. Dholera, Dist Ahmedabad for the Airport.
- Airports Authority of India (AAI) has prepared the Feasibility Report.
- Ministry of Defence has issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) for construction of Airport.
- Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted the Site Clearance Approval.
- AAI has prepared the DPT and undertaken the EIA Study of the project.
- The site can accommodate two runways of 2900 m and 4000 m.
- DIACL has applied for getting In-Principle Approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Gol.
- Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Corporation Ltd. has been offered equity in DIACL.
- The measurement and demarcation of the site is carried out by District Inspector of Land Records.
- Stone pegs are placed on 182 peripheral boundary points.
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is preparing Detail Project Survey (DPS).
- The Project will be developed in PPP Mode adhering to the guidelines of the Greenfield Airport Policy of Gol.
- New International Airport on the Northern tip, 1 Kms away of SIR
- 9200 hectors Government land reserved by State Govt of Gujarat
- DPR under preparation by Airport Authority of India
- Site Suitability estabilished by Airport Authority of India
- 100 Crore SPV has been formed by GoG
- Cargo as well as passenger Airport facility will be available
- Recently Principal Approval by Govt. Of India.
What will Be In The Dholera Greenfield Airport
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RUNWAY 4000 M
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RUNWAY 2910 M
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PARALLEL TAXIWAY
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PASSENGER TERMINAL BUILDING
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CARGO TERMINAL
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APRON CARGO
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APRON – PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
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CAR PARK
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HOTEL & CONVETION CENTRE
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ISOLATION BAY
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COOLING PIT
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DVOR
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AIRPORT APPROACH ROAD
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PERIMETER ROAD
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GREEN BELT
Gujarat’s Mega Solar Park
A Landmark Renewable Energy Project
- Location: 80 km from Ahmedabad, in Dholera SIR within the DMIC corridor
- Project Scope: Establishment of India’s largest solar park with a capacity of 5,000 MW
- Land Area: 11,000 hectares along the Gulf of Khambhat, CRZ type 1[B]
- Investment: ₹25,000 crore
- Employment: Over 20,000 job opportunities expected
- Implementing Companies: Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), Gujarat Urja Nigam Limited (GUNL), Gujarat Electric Transmission Corporation (GETCO), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), and Central Transmission Unit (CTU)
Smart City In Dholera
The Dholera Solar Plant has several obstructions coming its way related to saltiness condition, strong acid nature of air, regular and neat cleaning of solar panels and more speculation in foundation work which will also add on to the cost. Still the advantages are much more than the disadvantages.
Solar power plants require huge land and a barren land is available with the government in Dholera. The transmission cost will be minimized as Dholera Solar Power Plant will have generation and load in the same area. This project shall attract a number of construction units that will create a large number of job openings in Dholera and its surrounding areas. A large number of firms involved in heavy engineering and manufacturing of solar plants have shown great interest to establish their units in Dholera ever since the announcement for setting up Dholera Power Plant has been authenticated.
To conclude, the ultimate target of Dholera Solar Power Plant is to give the residents a place worth to live. It also wants to protect the environment, take care of natural resources, lower harmful discharge, utilization of resources to the maximum so that the residents can have a safe and healthy life.
High Speed Metro And Rail
High Speed Metro And Rail A proposal to develop a high speed metro rail that shall pass through Ahmedabad-Dholera-Gandhinagar was submitted under the DMIC master plan and approved by the central government.
The project intends to augment the regional connectivity with Gujarat Dholera smart cityand develop a high speed urban transport system that shall links Gujarat to the international airport, urban centres, main railway stations and bus depos of Dholera. Linking up the metro with Dholera international airport shall play a vital role in the success of the airport.
The project shall be divided in two phases with phase 1 connecting Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar while phase 2 shall link Gandhinagar to Dholera Smart city via GIFT city. Spanning 100 kilometers in length, the first phase of the project shall be built over 61.55 kms while the second phase connecting Dholera shall cover the remaining 38.45 kilometers. The following shall be the route map for both phases.
Metro Train Route
| Phase 1 : | APMC/Vasna- Akshardham (Gandhinagar) via Ashram Road-Motera-Koba Circle |
32.65 Kms |
| Ahmedabad junction – Thaltej via Delhi Darwaja |
10.9 Kms | |
| Phase 2 | Koba Circle – GIFT City – Gandhinagar |
10 Kms |
| Koba Circle – Airport | 8 Kms |
The project shall be developed under complete authority of a special purpose vehicle(GoG owned). This vehicle shall undertake and complete crucial tasks such as acquiring land for development of metro corridor, metro stations and bus stations. It shall also be responsible for seamless shifting of the utilities in a phased manner.
The special purpose vehicle has been formed with an initial paid up capital of Rupees 10 Crores and authorized capital of Rupees 200 Crores. The SPV shall also own responsibility of discussing the funding pattern for the project with both state and central government and finalizing it thereafter.
The smart city Dholerametro project is expected to be a carrier of 80,000 passengers per hour (40,000 in each direction) and 1.70 million commuters are expected to use by the year 2031.
Six Lane Expressway
A six lane dual carriageway highway shall be built with provisions to extend it up to 10 lanes in Gujarat Dholera Metro city. Initially, it shall be built in a 4 lane format with two lanes on each side and shall be further extended in due time. This project had been proposed in the master plan of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor and approved by the central government and shall incur an estimated project cost of Rs. 900.39 crores. Dholera SIR project shall be divided into six town planning schemes and shall be built in three different phases based on the economic activities that shall occur in each phase of development. The last of all phase is expected to get completed by 2040. By such time, Dholera Project shall be home to 2 million people. These people shall be supported by over 8 lakh employment opportunities that shall be generated from the industrial and manufacturing units that shall be developed in the city. As per sources, Dholera is being envisaged as a global trading and manufacturing hub. As the 100 smart cities shall embark on their journey of creating a better India, Dholera SIR Project shall light the way for them.
Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway Details
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Estimated cost -Rs 3,500 crore
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Length of the -Around 109 kilometres
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4 lanes, expended up to 8 and 12
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On Going Under-construction
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Project mode – EPC
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Start point – Sarkhej, Ahmedabad
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End point – Adhelai, Bhavnagar
This greenfield project of estimated cost Rs 3,500 crore, strategically designed so as to lift traffic pressure and to cut the time of going from Ahmedabad to Dholera by an hour. By the end of construction, the highway with four entrance ramps, will be 8 and 12 lanes wide in different sections. The program will be from Sardar Patel Ring Road near Sarkhej to Adhelai, in Bhavnagar, the final point.
Six LaneExpected IRR of the project
| Economic IRR | 31.60% |
| Project IRR | 12.00% |
| Equity IRR | 12.32% |
Kalpasar Dam
The Kalpasar Project aims to create a substantial fresh water reservoir in the Gulf of Khambat, located in the state of Gujarat, India. This ambitious infrastructure project involves constructing a 30 km dam across the Gulf of Khambat. The primary objective of the dam is to harness and store the runoff from several major rivers, including the Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhadar, and Narmada, as well as waters from various Saurashtra rivers that flow into the Gulf.
The dam will not only serve as a massive reservoir for fresh water but also significantly enhance regional connectivity. A 10-lane road link will be constructed over the dam, which will dramatically reduce travel time between the Saurashtra and South Gujarat regions. This improved transportation infrastructure is expected to facilitate better economic and social integration between these areas.
The Kalpasar Project is designed to bolster both fresh and salt-water fisheries. It includes provisions for the development of two major carp hatcheries, which will support the growth of fisheries in the newly created reservoir as well as in the surrounding salt-water lakes. This initiative aims to enhance local fish production and support the livelihoods of communities dependent on fishing.
The project’s successful implementation is anticipated to contribute significantly to agricultural development by providing a reliable source of irrigation water. Additionally, it will support industrial water needs, thus promoting overall economic growth in the region.
Once the Gulf is closed, water levels within the reservoir can be managed, while tidal fluctuations outside the reservoir will continue. This setup allows for the harnessing of tidal energy. Beyond fresh water storage and tidal energy production, the Kalpasar project also aims to reclaim land, improve transportation, and develop fisheries. According to this project, a large fresh water reservoir will be created upstream of the dam by capturing the surplus waters of various rivers.
Highlights of Dholera Kalpasar Dam
- Spending began in earnest in 2004 and by 2018 INR 250 crore has been spent on various feasibility studies and surveys.
- By July 2019, 25 of the 43 feasibility studies for the ecological, environmental, social and financial impact, etc were complete, 8 more were underway, remaining 10 surveys will take 3 to 5 years to complete i.e. by 2021-23.
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) was intended to be completed by the end of 2018.
- As of 2018, no environmental or other clearances have been obtained for the Kalpasar dam.
- Meanwhile the construction of the Bhadhut barrage, which is a smaller component of the project, will commence from 2020.
- More than 30,000 MCM of water from Narmada river alone flows out annually into the sea due to the lack of storage capacity and dams, thus experts have been calling for a review of Gujarat's Water Policy to expedite the Kalpasar project.
- Kalpasar dam: The size of Kalpasar dam has been reduced by shifting the alignment towards north, from Kala Talav village in Bhavnagar district to Aladar village north of Port of Dahej in Bharuch district.
- Kalpasar irrigation command and channels: Various canals and channels will be built in the Saurashtra to irrigate the farms from "Kalpasar dam".
