Driving Gujarat's Infrastructure & Investment Ecosystem
The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) is a statutory body of the Government of Gujarat established under the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999. It plays a strategic role in infrastructure planning, project facilitation, public-private partnerships, and coordination of major infrastructure initiatives across Gujarat.
Institutional Framework for Infrastructure
The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) is a statutory body of the Government of Gujarat established under the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999.
It plays a strategic role in infrastructure planning, project facilitation, public-private partnerships, and coordination of major infrastructure initiatives across Gujarat.
Under the Gujarat Special Investment Region Act, 2009, GIDB serves as the Apex Authority for Special Investment Regions (SIRs), supporting the framework for planned industrial and economic development.
Supporting Planned Development
Dholera SIR is part of Gujarat's long-term vision for planned industrial and economic development. GIDB's role as the Apex Authority for SIRs provides an institutional framework for development planning, land-use planning, development regulations, infrastructure coordination, and economic activities within the region.
Key Areas of GIDB's Role
Special Investment Regions
Providing the apex-level framework for the planned development of Gujarat’s Special Investment Regions.
Infrastructure Planning
Supporting strategic planning and coordination of major infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
Public-Private Partnerships
Facilitating infrastructure projects involving government and private-sector participation.
Project Facilitation
Supporting project preparation, feasibility, structuring, implementation and coordination.
Industrial Development
Contributing to the infrastructure ecosystem required for large-scale industrial and economic activity.
Connectivity & Logistics
Supporting coordination around major connectivity, transportation and logistics initiatives.
Building the Foundation for Economic Development
Connecting the Infrastructure Ecosystem
Dholera's development is supported by a broader infrastructure ecosystem involving:
DMIC
Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor
DFC
Dedicated Freight Corridor
Dholera International Airport
Air connectivity
Road Infrastructure
Regional and national connectivity
Smart Infrastructure
ICT-enabled urban services
Industrial Infrastructure
Manufacturing and investment ecosystem
Logistics Infrastructure
Movement of goods and materials
Institutional Framework for Planned Development
GIDB's role demonstrates the importance of coordinated planning in developing large-scale investment regions.
Through the SIR framework, infrastructure, land use, town planning, economic activities and development regulations can be coordinated to support an integrated industrial and urban ecosystem.
GIDB — In Brief
Established
1999
Government
Government of Gujarat
Primary Focus
Infrastructure & investment development
SIR Role
Apex Authority for Special Investment Regions
Key Areas
Infrastructure planning, PPP, project facilitation, coordination and SIR development
Building the Foundation for Tomorrow
Strategic Planning. Integrated Infrastructure. Industrial Growth.
GIDB forms an important part of Gujarat's institutional framework for developing future-ready investment regions such as Dholera SIR, bringing together planning, infrastructure, connectivity and economic development within a coordinated framework.