Opinion | PM Modi’s Dholera Dream A Vision Of Economic Prosperity & Innovation

With an ambitious plan for a semiconductor city, coupled with a bustling international airport and world-class road infrastructure, Dholera is set to transform the region's economic landscape and contribute to India's progress
Gujarat is driving India’s dream to become the global hub of the semiconductor industry. With the vision of the Union government, its policy support, infrastructure development, and incentives, the state is the most preferred choice for semiconductor investments.

Gujarat hosted the recently concluded ‘Gujarat SemiConnect 2025’ where more than 1,500 delegates, including senior government functionaries, industry leaders, MSMEs, start-ups, incubators, and academia from across the globe, participated. The event was hosted by the department of science & technology and presided over by chief minister Bhupendra Patel and other key stakeholders, including Tata, Micron, and many other world leaders in the Semicon industry. The event provided key insights into policy framework and visionary strategies to shape the future of the semiconductor and electronics sectors.
Mona Khandhar, principal secretary, DST, GOG, said: “A robust semiconductor & ESDM sector has the potential to transform India’s economy, enhance innovation, and strengthen national security. Hosting the second edition of the Gujarat SemiConnect Conference, including Building Local to Global Value Chain, IESA Vision Summit, and ISPEC, underscores the state’s pivotal role in India’s semiconductor revolution and our commitment to establishing Gujarat as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing."
Dholera-SIR, a burgeoning city in Gujarat, is poised to become a significant hub of economic growth and technological innovation in India. With ambitious plans for a semiconductor city, a bustling international airport, robust semiconductor ecosystem, world-class road infrastructure, Dholera is set to transform the region’s economic landscape and contribute to India’s progress.

In this article, we explore the key aspects of Dholera’s future, including its economic impact, airport growth, semiconductor ecosystem, changing migration patterns, green energy initiatives, the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, and the Garvi Gujarat High-Speed Corridor Project.

Economic Impact: A Trillion-Dollar Semiconductor City

By 2047, Dholera’s semiconductor city is projected to contribute an astounding $1 trillion to the Indian economy. This ambitious goal is rooted in the city’s strategic vision to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and technology. The establishment of the semiconductor city will attract significant foreign investment, create thousands of high-paying jobs, and drive economic growth in the region.
The semiconductor industry is critical to modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to advanced medical devices and automobiles. By positioning itself as a key player in this industry, Dholera will not only boost its own economy but also strengthen India’s position in the global technology landscape. The economic benefits will extend beyond the city itself, positively impacting the entire state of Gujarat and the country.

Display Manufacturing Unit: Step Towards Becoming Global Hub

Recently, Tata Electronics announced plans to establish a display manufacturing unit in Dholera, Gujarat, in collaboration with Taiwan’s PSMC and Himax Technologies. This partnership aims to bolster India’s semiconductor chip production and complements Tata’s ongoing semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat. The display manufacturing unit will focus on producing display chips for various applications, including televisions, mobile phones, camera image sensors, LEDs, and OLEDs.
The establishment of the display manufacturing unit will have a significant impact on Dholera’s journey towards becoming a global semiconductor and electronics hub. By expanding its presence in the display semiconductor segment, Tata Electronics will enhance Dholera’s capabilities in all three top semiconductor manufacturing segments. This development will attract further investment, create high-paying jobs, and drive technological advancements in the region.