Dholera SIR: news & project updates

A running record of what is actually happening on the ground in Dholera — government announcements, infrastructure milestones, and completed and upcoming projects. We add to this as verified updates come in.

Aerial view of Tata Electronics’ semiconductor fabrication plant under construction in Dholera SIR News

The Star (Malaysia) Semiconductor

Kelington to support Tata Electronics’ Dholera chip fab build-out

Malaysia-based Kelington Group has partnered with Tata Electronics to help deliver critical infrastructure and systems for its semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera SIR, supporting the facility’s push toward silicon wafer production.

Read original coverage at thestar.com.my
Aerial view of the completed runway at Dholera International Airport under construction, December 2025 News Photo: Sarvajanik Puralekh, CC BY-SA 4.0

Press Information Bureau, Govt. of India Aviation

Dholera Airport is 80% complete, says the Civil Aviation Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu reviewed construction at Dholera International Airport and confirmed the runway, taxiway and ATC tower are fully complete, with the terminal building around 75% done.

Read original coverage at pib.gov.in
A Vande Bharat-class semi high-speed train on an open track News Photo: Harshul12345, CC BY-SA 4.0 — representative image, not the Ahmedabad–Dholera line

Deccan Herald Connectivity

Cabinet clears ₹20,667 crore Ahmedabad–Dholera semi high-speed rail

The CCEA has approved a 134 km semi high-speed double rail line between Sarkhej (Ahmedabad) and Dholera, designed for 220 km/h, cutting travel time to around 34 minutes and linking Dholera SIR, its upcoming airport, and the Lothal heritage complex.

Read original coverage at deccanherald.com
Aerial view of completed arterial roads and a power substation inside Dholera SIR’s Activation Area News Photo: Government of Gujarat / DSIRDA

DeshGujarat Government & policy

Gujarat Budget 2026 sets aside ₹610 crore for Dholera’s trunk infrastructure

Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai allocated ₹610 crore for Dholera SIR’s roads, water supply, wastewater treatment and underground power network, alongside a parallel ₹1,100 crore under the state’s Semiconductor Policy.

Read original coverage at deshgujarat.com
Architectural rendering of the planned multi-specialty hospital in Dholera SIR Upcoming

DeshGujarat Healthcare

Dholera invites bids to operate its 100-bed multi-specialty hospital

Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) has floated tenders for operating a multi-specialty hospital offering emergency care, general surgery, paediatrics and neonatology, starting with 100 beds in its first phase.

Read original coverage at deshgujarat.com
Aerial view of the completed ABCD Building, Dholera SIR’s administrative and business centre Completed Photo: Government of Gujarat / DSIRDA

Government of Gujarat (dholera.gujarat.gov.in) Completed project

ABCD Building: Dholera’s administrative and business hub is complete

The ₹72.31 crore Administrative and Business Centre for Dholera (ABCD Building) is complete and operational, housing DSIRDA, DICDL and single-window clearance offices across a 36,000 sq. m campus in the Activation Area.

Read original coverage at dholera.gujarat.gov.in
A wide arterial road inside Dholera SIR at dusk, lined with street lighting and young trees News Photo: Government of Gujarat / DSIRDA

DeshGujarat Connectivity

Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway reaches 98% completion

The 108 km expressway connecting Ahmedabad’s SP Ring Road to Dholera SIR is nearly finished, with road lighting, lane marking and signage complete across most stretches — expected to cut travel time to roughly 40-45 minutes.

Read original coverage at deshgujarat.com
Foundation stone laying ceremony for India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera SIR News Photo: Government of Gujarat / DSIRDA

Tata Group Newsroom Semiconductor

Tata Group gets the go-ahead to build India’s first chip fab in Dholera

The Government of India approved Tata Electronics’ plan, in partnership with Taiwan’s PSMC, to build India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera SIR — a ₹91,000 crore investment expected to create over 20,000 jobs.

Read original coverage at tata.com