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,...

In Dholera SIR, construction of compound walls, fences, and gates is strictly regulated under Section 9.3 of the DSIRDA General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). The authority enforces detailed height limits and material specifications to maintain a uniform street view, prevent traffic hazards at street intersections, and ensure security. While front boundary walls abutting public roads are...

Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) features one of the most advanced digital communication grids in the country. Developed by Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), the Dholera Smart City fiber network is a high-speed, underground fiber-optic layout that provides complete Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and industrial gigabit connectivity. By placing all fiber-optic cables inside...

Because Dholera SIR is situated near the Gulf of Khambhat, its subsurface geology is characterized by thick layers of highly plastic, expansive marine clay. The shallow soil bearing capacity (SBC) across Dholera is low, typically ranging between 50 kN/m² and 80 kN/m². Under Chapter 12 of the DSIRDA GDCR, standard shallow spread footings are restricted to minor Ground+1 structures. For multi-story...

As Dholera SIR develops into a smart manufacturing and corporate center, developers are integrating helicopter transport infrastructure into their project designs. The construction of surface-level helipads and high-rise rooftop landing pads is governed by the DSIRDA building regulations and civil aviation guidelines from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). For high-rise commercial...

Dholera Smart City is engineered as a fully integrated, responsive urban environment managed via a centralized SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) network. Sourced and operated by Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), this system integrates telemetry sensors across every utility line—potable water grids, gas pipelines, electrical substations, and sewage networks. All...