Project Update
Gujarat CM reviews Dholera SIR projects during site visit
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Dholera Special Investment Region on Friday, October 16, 2026, to review industrial, social-infrastructure and connectivity projects. The visit included Tata Electronics’ semiconductor fabrication facility and a green-development effort covering 53 hectares.
| Visit date | October 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Official | Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel |
| Hospital planned in activation area | 200 beds |
| Planting effort | More than 110,000 saplings across 53 hectares |
| Expressway status | Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway reported operational |
| Airport outlook | Expected to begin operations by the end of 2026, according to the state |
Projects reviewed
Patel reviewed construction progress at Tata Electronics’ semiconductor fabrication facility. The facility is under development; the visit was a progress review, not an announcement that the plant had begun operations.
Social infrastructure under development in Dholera’s activation area includes a 200-bed multi-speciality hospital, an integrated school, a fire station, a 42-room guesthouse, a food court with capacity for 600 people, a 50-tent tent city, a hotel, and residential and commercial projects. The reported project list did not name developers for the real-estate projects.
Green work and connectivity
The chief minister also reviewed a green-development initiative covering 53 hectares, where more than 110,000 saplings are being planted with the Forest Department and Sadbhavna Trust. The work uses a technique described as “drum plantation,” intended to improve sapling survival.
As of October 18, 2026, the state reported the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway as operational. Dholera airport was expected to begin operations by the end of 2026; that remains a stated expectation, not a completed milestone.
Frequently asked questions
When did Bhupendra Patel visit Dholera SIR?
He visited on October 16, 2026, and reviewed progress on industrial, social and connectivity projects.
What social infrastructure is under development in the activation area?
The listed facilities include a 200-bed hospital, integrated school, fire station, guesthouse, food court, tent city, hotel, and residential and commercial projects.
What green-development work did Patel review?
A planting effort covering 53 hectares, with more than 110,000 saplings being planted in collaboration with the Forest Department and Sadbhavna Trust.
Is the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway operational?
The state reported it as operational at the time of the October 2026 visit.
When is Dholera airport expected to begin operations?
The state said it was expected to begin operations by the end of 2026.