Smart, Clean, and Green: The New Face of Dholera’s Urban Development
In the heart of Gujarat, a silent revolution is shaping the future of India’s urban growth — Dholera Smart City . Envisioned as India’s first greenfield smart city , Dholera represents the country’s bold step towards sustainable, technology-driven, and eco-friendly urbanization. From renewable energy projects to intelligent city planning, Dholera is redefining what it means to build a smart, clean, and green city for the 21st century. A Model of Green Urban Development Unlike conventional cities that expand without long-term planning, Dholera has been designed from scratch under the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) initiative. Spread across 920 sq. km, it is India’s first planned industrial and residential city built around environmental balance and smart governance. The Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) has integrated world-class infrastructure with sustainable principles — from solar power generation and water recycling systems to smart transport...