To support Dholera Smart City’s Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) model, the Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) enforces strict plumbing and drainage regulations. Governed by Section 10.7 of the DSIRDA GDCR, these codes mandate the installation of dual-pipe plumbing networks in all new buildings to segregate drinking water from recycled greywater. The rules also establish...

Dholera Smart City’s digital network is built on a network of underground fiber optic cables. Rather than digging up roads to lay telecom lines, DICDL has constructed a standardized network of subterranean utility trenches. Governed by the Dholera Utility Duct Master Plan, these trenches feature dedicated, multi-bore high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduits. These pathways separate public...

Developing private layouts, residential townships, or commercial projects in Dholera SIR requires compliance with Section 8.2 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). The regulations mandate that developers reserve a portion of their land as common open plots. These open space reservation rules aim to control urban density, encourage groundwater recharge, and ensure green...

Dholera Smart City features a piped natural gas (PNG) and industrial gas network designed by DICDL to support clean manufacturing and residential grids. To protect the public and safeguard underground pipes, the DSIRDA Development Plan establishes strict building setbacks along gas corridors. These regulations define the Right-of-Use (RoU) easement boundaries for gas lines, prohibiting permanent...

Developing industrial units in Dholera SIR requires specialized structural engineering design. Because Dholera’s subsurface geology is composed of soft, saturated marine clay, standard shallow foundations are insufficient for heavy industrial operations. The DSIRDA GDCR enforces structural codes that define the minimum floor live load capacities (measured in kilonewtons per square meter)...

Building design in Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) requires compliance with Section 10.3 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR), which governs lighting and ventilation. These codes establish the minimum natural light and fresh air requirements for habitable spaces. The regulations set strict mandates for window opening ratios, interior light well (chowk) dimensions, and...

To support green mobility and transition to clean transportation, the Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) and DICDL have integrated electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure standards into the building approval process. Under Section 12.14 of the DSIRDA GDCR, all new residential townships, commercial towers, and industrial parks must reserve dedicated parking spaces equipped...

In Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), multi-story building approvals require compliance with Section 10.5 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR), which governs elevator and lift installations. These codes mandate the minimum number of passenger elevators, stretcher lift dimensions, emergency fireman control switches, and Automatic Rescue Devices (ARD). These measures ensure...

Dholera SIR's industrial ecosystem supports major cleanroom operations, including the Tata 300mm Semiconductor Fab, specialty gas plants, and EV battery manufacturers. These industries frequently handle specialty chemicals, solvents, and industrial gases. To ensure plant safety and environmental protection, Section 12.8 of the DSIRDA GDCR, together with Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB)...

Dholera Smart City is designed as a sustainable, low-carbon hub. To achieve this vision, the Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) has incorporated renewable energy mandates into the building approval process. Under Section 11.4 of the DSIRDA GDCR, new industrial manufacturing plants, commercial centers, and residential townships must install rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV)...