As someone actively engaged in the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) ecosystem, I frequently encounter outdated perceptions that mislead potential investors and hold back informed decision-making. Let’s address some of the most common myths and reveal the current ground realities.

Myth 1: Dholera is just a concept on paper

This couldn’t be further from the truth. The Activation Area, covering 22.5 square kilometers, has already been developed with essential infrastructure — including roads, stormwater drainage, power systems, and smart ICT networks. Dholera has moved well beyond vision; it’s operational and transforming rapidly.

Myth 2: Nothing is being built — there’s no real progress

In reality, multiple large-scale infrastructure projects are actively underway. The Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, Dholera International Airport, and a proposed metro rail system are in various stages of construction and planning. Industrial land is being systematically allocated, and companies are beginning to establish a presence.

Myth 3: Investment will take decades to deliver returns

The assumption that Dholera is a long wait is no longer accurate. Several key areas are already witnessing price appreciation. With logistics and industrial zones progressing swiftly, early investors are well-positioned for medium-term gains, not just long-term hopes.

Myth 4: Dholera is too remote to matter

On the contrary, Dholera is a crucial node in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) — a nationally strategic initiative. It’s being built with strong backing from both the central and Gujarat state governments, and its connectivity is a top priority, linking it efficiently by road, air, and rail.

Myth 5: Only large investors can participate

Dholera is not just for big corporations. Residential and commercial plotting schemes are open to individual investors at entry-level price points. This makes it accessible for a broader base of investors who want to tap into a high-potential smart city.

In short, Dholera SIR is no longer the future — it’s the present in motion.

If your understanding is still based on outdated headlines from five years ago, it’s time to revisit the facts. The landscape has changed, and so should the perspective.