DHOLERA SIR

A Pioneer realtor inside DHOLERA SIR

What is Dholera SIR?

Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a Greenfield Industrial City planned and located approximately 100 km South West Of Ahmedabad. The Government Of Gujarat has created a legislative framework for the formation Of a Special Investment Region Act 2009. Under the act, a regional development authority for DSIR has been established.

The Dholera Special Investment Region Development Authority (DSIRDA) has the responsibility Of planning and development Of DSIR and will encompass the function Of administering government land within DSIR. An SPV named Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) has been created between the Central Government (DMICDC Trust) and the State Government (DSIRDA) Of Gujarat to implement the project. Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (DMICDC), a special purpose company, was incorporated to establish, promote and facilitate development Of the DMIC project

Spanning approximately 920 sq krn, encompassing 22 villages Of the Dholera Taluka in the District Of Ahmedabad, is envisaged to be bigger than the city Of Ahmedabad. It is strategically located between the industrial cities Of Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot and Bhavnagar.

Dholera Industrial City will have its own self-sustaining ecosystem consisting Of economic drivers through industrialisation, utility & logistic infrastructure, Social Infrastructure including education, healthcare and Other public amenities.

DMICDC, with the support Of the Government Of Gujarat, plans to create an economically and socially balanced new-age city with world-class infrastructure and highest quality-of-life standards with sustainability in the urban form including a sustainable urban transportation system within and mobile/efficient regional connectivity with neighbouring cities and the rest Of the Country.

It will be connected with Ahmedabad by a 6-lane access controlled expressway & MRTS (Metro Rail) in one common corridor providing seamless connectivity & Rail-Road transition as an effective means Of transportation between the 2 cities.

An international airport is being developed to the North-East Of DSIR by an SPV called Dholera International Airport Company Limited (DIACL). The airport has already received Environmental & Site clearance.

Industries in DSIR

Defence, Aviation, Electronics, High-Tech emerging technologies, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Heavy engineering, Auto & Auto ancillary, General Manufacturing, Agro & Food processing, Metals & Metallurgical products, etc. are the sectors identified with a high potential for Dholera Industrial City among Other sectors. DSIR will be home to non-polluting industries, promoting a clean, green and sustainable urban development which can contribute to the growth Of the region and India.

The Government Of Gujarat and DSIRDA has adopted the mechanism Of Town planning Schemes (TPS) to ensure the delivery Of serviced land that can benefit the local population and the private sector. TP schemes are being implemented under the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976 (GTPIJD)_ The developable area in DSIR is divided into six (6) Town Planning (TP) Schemes and all 6 draft schemes have been sanctioned. Town planning Schemes 1 and 2 cover the development in Phase-I. TP 1 are spread over approximately 51 sq km or 12750 acres & TP 2 over 102 sq km Or 25000 acres.

TP 1 will have approximately 186 km Of road & TP 2, 340 km. Right Of Way (ROW) varies from 12 m to 70 m i_e_ 2 to 6 lane roads, have been master planned. Services and utilities running parallel to the roads & within the ROW will include Storm water drainage, Water supply, Sewerage/waste Water, Recycled Water, power, Telecom and PNG.

Defence
Aviation
Electronics
High Tech Emerging Technologies
Pharmaceuticals
Heavy Engineering
General Manufacturing
Agro & Food Processing
Metals & Metallurgical Products

Project background - DSIR Phase I

The Development Plan for DSIR has been prepared and sanctioned by DSIRDA. Phase-I constitutes TP1 and TP2 covering 153 sq km.

Apart from urban development, overall trunk and external infrastructure will be developed to support the developed to support the development at DSIR. These include the following

1. Overall Trunk infrastructure projects

Roads and services/utilities
Raw water transmission line from source
Wastewater treatment and recycle
Solid waste management
Power T&D network
Information Communication Technology (ICT) network
Administrative and Business Centre of Dholera(ABCD)

2. External infrastructure projects

River bunding for flood management
Ahemdabad - Dholera Expressway
Ahemdabad - Dholera MRTS
Freight rail from DSIR to Bhimnath
Dholera International Airport

Promoters

Dholera Industrial City Development Ltd is a special purpose vehicle formed as a Joint Venture by Government of Gujarat through Dholera Special Investment Regional Development Authority and Government Of India through National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (erstwhile DMIC Project Implementation Trust Fund)
City Level SPV formed — Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL)
The SPV is formed for the development Of Dholera SIR, on 28 January, 2016 with the equity participation as under:

Overview of Gujarat

Gujarat has a strategic location — it is well connected to the major cities Of the world, both by air and sea routes. The State has direct international flight connectivity to cities across Europe, Middle East, East Asia and America. Gujarat has a coastline Of 1 ,600 km with 42 ports that connect to major sea-based trade routes and trade centres like Middle East, West Europe, Asia and upcoming destinations on the African Continent. The State also acts as a gateway to landlocked States of India connecting to them by road, rail and air thereby boosting their trading opportunities.

OPPORTUNITY POTENTIAL

Strong Fundamentals

Gujarat has been ranked 1st as per 'Economic Freedom of the States of India 2012'
The state has a population of 60 million and has one of the highest urbanization levels - 43%, as per census 2011
Gujarat's contribution to India's Exports is 25% (2011 - 2012)
The state has a high and growing literacy rate of 79%, as per census 2011
It also has the highest share (27%) in investments (in terms Of its value) under implemented projects in India (during August-91 to April-2011)

Existing Infrastructure

2nd largest road network in the world - 4.2 million km road network
4th largest rail network in the world — 64,460 km long rail route which carries 22 million passengers everyday & 923 million tones Of freight per year
13 major and 187 minor/imtermediate ports - handling 90% of international trade

Location

DHOLERA ON DMIC

RAILWAY

MRTS is planned which will connect DSIR with Ahmedabad
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is 1.5 hours from DSIR
Dholera Railway Station proposed in DSIR

HIGHWAY

MRTS is planned which will connect DSIR with Ahmedabad
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is 1.5 hours from DSIR
Dholera Railway Station proposed in DSIR

AIRPORT

Proposed Dholera International Airport will located in close proximity to the Northern boundary of DSIR Bhavnagar Domestic Airport and Ahmedabad International Airport are 2 hours from DSIR

SEAWAYS

Pipavav is the closest port to DSIR, which is ~200 km
Pipavav has a range of cargo handling capabilities such as Container, Bulk, Capital Goods, Liquid, Gas, etc.
DSIR is also well connected to the major ports of Mundra and Kandla

Project Highlights & Opportunities

Dholera SIR: Highlights

A self governed economic region enjoying full support of the government and full potential for private sector participation
Logistic support of the Delhi-Mumbai Dedication Freight Corridor linked with efficient rail and road network
To be Linked with Ahemdabad city by Metro Rail System
Proximity to sea port, closeness to international airport
Close to Gujarat International Finance City (GIFT)

Existing Infrastructure

2nd largest road network in the world - 4.2 million km road network
4th largest rail network in the world — 64,460 km long rail route which carries 22 million passengers everyday & 923 million tones Of freight per year
13 major and 187 minor/imtermediate ports - handling 90% of international trade

SIR ACT 2009

The State government has enacted a legal framework for the SIR — The Gujarat Special Investment Region Act — 2009. It has come into effect from 6th January, 2009. This shows the commitment of the Government to set up world-class hubs Of economic activity on the lines Of fastest growing countries of the world.

A self governed economic region enjoying full support Of the government and full potential for private sector participation
Logistic support Of the Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor linked with efficient rail and road network.
TO be linked with Ahmedabad city by Metro Rail System
Proximity to sea port, closeness to international airport
Close to Gujarat International Finance City (GIFT)

DMIC

The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) is a planned industrial development project between India's capital — Delhi and its financial hub — Mumbai. It is one Of the world's largest infrastructure projects with an estimated investment Of USD 90 billion and is planned as a high-tech industrial zone spread across six States, Over a 1 km long Western Dedicated Freight Corridor which serves as its backbone.

VISION

Development plan aims at the creation of an economically and socially balanced, new age city with world class infrastructure and high quality of life. Adoption of sustainable approach across key components such as transportation, waste recycling, overall urban form and resource efficiency from the cornerstones of this pain.

Project Goals

The developmental planning for DMIC aims to achieve certain end results with implementation that would ensure realisation Of an envisaged vision for the project, leading to economic development.

Double employment potential in five years (14.87% CAGR)

Triple industrial
output in five years
(24.57% CAGR)

Quadruple exports from the
region in five years
(31.95% CAGR)

Project Implementation

Government Of India has incorporated a special purpose vehicle, Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC), specially envisaged to coordinate DMIC Project Development, Finance and Implementation, headed by a full time Chairman and Directors and having representation from the Government Of India and Financial Institutions.

An apex authority has been constituted under the chairmanship Of Union Finance Minister with concerned Central Ministers and Chief Ministers Of respective DMIC States as members to provide overall guidance for planning and issue necessary approvals.

DMICDC will undertake project development activity for various central government projects and also help in assisting State governments. DMICDC will be responsible for assisting State governments to raise finances on the basis Of a sovereign guarantee. The corporate entity will have a shell Structure with 49% contribution by GOI and the remaining by Financial Institutions and other infrastructure organizations.