Yes, Dholera is built to be very eco friendly because it uses smart technology to save water and power from the very start. It is not like old cities where we try to fix things later, but rather a place designed to respect nature while people live there.
Why I am talking about this
I have been looking at land and buildings for over fifty years now. I remember back in the seventies when we did not care about the trees or the smoke. We just built things. But I have seen how that hurts our kids. So when I heard about the Dholera Special Investment Region, I had to go see it for myself. I sat down with the maps. I talked to the engineers. I wanted to see if they were telling the truth or just trying to sell us a dream. It feels different there. It feels like they actually thought about the dirt and the sky before they started digging.
How it saves the planet
- They use a lot of solar power. In the old days, we burned coal and it made the air black. In Dholera, they have huge parks for solar energy that soak up the sun to make electricity.
- Water is treated like gold. Every single drop of dirty water from toilets or sinks gets cleaned in a special plant. Then they use that same water again to water the grass and trees. They do not just throw it away into the ocean.
- The trash disappears smartly. They have these big pipes underground. You put your trash in, and it gets sucked away to a place where it can be recycled. You won’t see big piles of smelly garbage on the street corners like you do in Mumbai or Delhi.
- They are planting thousands of trees. I saw the plan for the Green Belt. It is a big area of plants that helps the city breathe. It makes me happy to think that kids will have clean air there.
My personal worries and hopes
I will be honest with you. Sometimes these big projects make me nervous. I have seen many “smart cities” stay as just drawings on a piece of paper. It breaks my heart when people lose their life savings on a promise that never happens. But Dholera is already putting the pipes in the ground. I saw the ICT Command and Control Centre with my own eyes. It looks like something out of a space movie.
When you look at the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority website, you can see the progress. It is not just talk. But you must be careful. Even an eco friendly city has people who might try to trick you. Always check the papers twice.
Why this matters for your family
- Less pollution means less coughing. I have seen so many friends get sick because of city smoke. Dholera wants to stop that by having electric buses and bike paths.
- It uses the land wisely. They are not just building houses everywhere. They have set aside spots for parks so the ground can still drink the rain.
- It is built for the future. Our grandkids will need places that do not get too hot. By using sustainable architecture, the buildings stay cooler without using too much air conditioning.
If you are thinking about moving there or buying land, just remember what an old man is telling you. A city is only as good as the people who look after it. Dholera has the best tools to be green, but we have to make sure the builders keep their word. It is a big Step for India. I hope it works because we really need more cities that love the earth.
