How to Set Up an Industrial Property in Dholera: Single-Window Clearance and Land Allotment

For manufacturers, the question is not only where to buy land but how to get from an idea to a working unit. Dholera Smart City is designed as a plug-and-play industrial region, and the Government of Gujarat provides a single-window portal for approvals. This guide explains the practical path using the state's published information, so entrepreneurs can plan before they approach any property in Dholera.

Step 1: understand the policies

Land Allotment Policy, the Land Pricing Policy and the General Development Control Regulations (GDCR) of Dholera SIR. Together they explain who can get land, at what price and what you may build. DSIRDA approves development plans and frames these regulations, which our guide on DSIRDA, TP schemes & NA conversion explains in plain language.

Step 2: Choose the Land & Size

The government states that plots from 1 acre to 330 acres are available in the Activation Area, and larger parcels can be made available by combining multiple plots. Plots are also offered for education, healthcare, utilities and recreation. The Activation Area is aimed at high-value sectors such as semiconductors, ancillary industries and electronics manufacturing services.

Step 3: Know the allotment route

Per the official FAQ, land for industrial purposes is allotted on a first-come first-served basis, by auction, or through tenders advertised in prominent daily newspapers. Residential and commercial land is allotted by auction or tender. This applies to government-allotted land. Privately held land elsewhere in the region follows a different purchase process, which is why checking ownership and zoning matters. Our checklist before buying property in Dholera covers the key documents.

Step 4: Apply for approvals on Single Window

Investors can get information and apply for various statutory approvals through the Gujarat government's single-window Investor Facilitation Portal. A single window reduces the need to visit multiple departments separately, though timelines depend on the project type and the completeness of your application. Gujarat also offers sector-specific incentives on top of those from the Government of India, so check which policy applies to your industry.

Step 5: prepare the site

The government notes that 1.5 to 2 metres of earth filling is required and must be carried out by the project proponent. If land is received with earth filling, additional charges apply. Budget for this early, as it affects both cost and construction schedules.

Step 6: connect to utilities

The Activation Area offers plug-and-play infrastructure: underground ducts, a 50 MLD water treatment plant commissioned near the area, a Common Effluent Treatment Plant, a Sewage Treatment Plant and power from Torrent Power through a 400/220 kV substation. Gujarat Gas Ltd has initiated a pipeline to supply gas at plot level. For a full inventory, see our Dholera Activation Area explainer.

Planning tips for entrepreneurs

• Start with location logic. Check distance to the expressway, the Bhimnath-Dholera freight line and the planned airport.

• Match zoning to use. Industrial, logistics and SCO zones have different permitted activities.

• Plan for phases. Expansion land near your first plot can save time later.

• Verify everything. Rely on official documents, not verbal assurances.

If you are exploring privately developed logistics and industrial land alongside government allotment, review Dholera industrial plots. Families relocating for work can explore plots in Dholera as a separate decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Investor Facilitation Portal? It is the Gujarat government's single-window portal for investor information and statutory approvals.

What plot sizes are available in the Activation Area? 1 acre to 330 acres, with larger parcels possible by combining plots.

How is industrial land allotted? By first-come first-served allotment, auction or tender.

Is earth filling required? Yes, 1.5 to 2 metres, to be done by the project proponent unless land is received filled at additional charge.

Talk to Omana Projects

Call +91 92171 04219, email customercare@omanaprojects.com or enquire online to discuss industrial and logistics land options.