In Dholera SIR, structural layouts must comply with Section 8.3 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). Setbacks and margins define the clear open spaces required on all sides of a building—front, rear, and sides. These margins prevent overcrowded streetscapes, ensure every plot receives natural light and ventilation, and provide critical perimeter access for emergency...

The 5,000 MW Dholera Solar Park, developed by the Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), is one of the largest single-location solar installations in the world. To transmit this massive solar capacity to the state and national grids, the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) has built a high-voltage power evacuation grid. The Dholera solar park transmission line network utilizes...

Land valuation in Dholera SIR is determined by structured municipal parameters rather than market speculation alone. Because the development is governed by the DSIRDA zoning master plan, a plot’s value is tied directly to its physical and regulatory characteristics. Key Dholera plot price valuation factors include the width of the abutting road (which controls the allowed FSI), land zoning...

In Dholera Smart City, building foundations must comply with Section 10.1 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR), which defines the mandatory plinth height. Because Dholera is located in a coastal low-lying flat terrain, raising the plinth of a structure is a key flood mitigation measure. Regulations state that the plinth of any building must be elevated between 450mm and 600mm...

Dholera Smart City is the first Indian industrial township to deploy a 100% smart, metered water supply network. Developed and managed by Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), the water supply system features Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) using ultrasonic water meters at every plot boundary. Connected to the central ABCD Command Center via LoRaWAN/NB-IoT wireless grids and the...

In the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), constructing underground basements requires strict adherence to Section 10.6 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). Due to Dholera's high groundwater table and expansive marine clay soil, basement designs must incorporate advanced waterproofing membranes, retaining walls, and automatic sump pumps. These codes define permitted...

The master plan of Dholera SIR is divided into structured land use zones, each identified by a specific color code on the official DSIRDA Development Plan map. These zones regulate building densities, permissible activities, and Floor Space Index (FSI) allocations. Understanding the Dholera land use classification and zoning colors—ranging from residential yellow to industrial violet and...

Dholera SIR is situated on flat coastal plains with minimal natural slope gradients. To transport wastewater to the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) without burying gravity pipelines at deep, unsafe depths, Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) utilizes a network of automated sewage pumping stations (also called sewage lift stations). These underground stations collect raw sewage via...

To conserve water and prevent soil salinization in its coastal aquifers, the Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) enforces strict rainwater harvesting mandates. Governed by Section 11.2 of the DSIRDA GDCR, rainwater harvesting systems are mandatory for all plot developments exceeding 100 square meters. Developers must install designated rooftop filtration chambers and...

Dholera Smart City features a clean, clutter-free sky design. Under Section 12.11 of the DSIRDA GDCR and the grid safety codes of Torrent Power, overhead power lines are prohibited along all public roads wider than 12 meters. Instead, 100% of Dholera’s power transmission and distribution network is laid inside underground utility trenches. These concrete trenches run beneath pedestrian pathways,...