2 million People, 5 Lacs Home, 60,000 by Smart Homes: All by 2040 in Dholera

Dholera SIR: A Vision for 2040

Population Growth

The population of Dholera SIR by 2040 shall be 2 million. Yes, you read it right! 2 million people shall reside in a city that is currently home to only a few thousand. Thanks to the economic development, the city is headed for significant growth.

Job Creation

Any idea how many jobs shall be required to meet the financial needs of these people and where they shall come from? As per data released by authorities:

• 8 lakh new jobs shall be required.

• These jobs shall be generated through persistent efforts from the government, focusing on:

  • Making Dholera a hub for economic activities.

  • Setting up industrial and manufacturing units within the region and its outskirts.

Housing Development

With a rising population, the basic need for homes cannot be overlooked. As per the latest detailed report on DSIR project, 5 lakh new residential units shall be created in DSIR by 2040.

The construction activity shall be broken up into three phases:

Phase	No. of Units to be Constructed
2016-2020	1,27,000
2020-2030	2,40,000
2030-2040	1,33,000

Real Estate Development

Many developers are eyeing real estate development in Dholera. However, Smart Homes Infrastructure Ltd. shall stand apart in its contribution. The developer plans to develop 60,000 homes in DSIR by 2040, targeting the construction of 20,000 homes per decade.

About Smart Homes Infrastructure Ltd.

• A child company of Singapore-based Smart Infrastructure PTE Ltd.

• Focused on affordable housing units across 100 smart cities in India.

• Construction activities for two maiden projects in DSIR have commenced, soon to become important landmarks in Dholera.

Economic and Industrial Growth

Dholera has been termed as "an engine for India's economic resurgence" and is envisioned as a global trading and manufacturing hub.

• Many international giants are in the process of acquiring vast pieces of land to establish trading and manufacturing units.

• The city is also seen as a potential defence and aerospace hub, being the only city in Asia offering plots as large as 8 Sq. Km to defence suppliers for manufacturing and testing equipment.

Urban Planning and Development

Sprawling across 920 Sq. Km, Dholera has been strategically divided into six town planning schemes to ensure:

• Efficient administration.

• Competent promotion of key industrial sectors.

The development is structured into three phases, and the city is expected to go live by 2019 with a population of 1 lakh people post-completion of basic infrastructure and industrial setup.