India’s first semiconductor fabrication unit is being established in Gujarat, which is supporting the construction of 1,500 residential units for expatriates and Tata Group staff, along with its vendors, in Dholera, located in the Ahmedabad district. This facility marks the beginning of India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
The project is situated within the Dholera Special Investment Region. The Tata Electronics fabrication plant, valued at Rs 91,000 crore, is expected to generate over 20,000 skilled jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Construction has also started on an additional 1,000 units, adding to the existing 500 apartments, with an expected completion date of February-March next year. These serviced accommodations will offer one, two, or three-bedroom options.
“There is an availability of about 275 apartments currently of which about 250 have been occupied by the Tata Group and their suppliers and other ecosystem companies, while 225 are nearing completion,” said Mona Khandhar, principal secretary at the Department of Science and Technology in Gujarat according to Media. “They are in Dholera, in the vicinity of the upcoming fab and have been occupied by the teams presently stationed there.
During the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tata facility in Dholera in March 2024, Ashwani Vaishnaw, the union minister for electronics and information technology, announced that chip production from Dholera is set to begin by December 2026.
“The Gujarat government hasn’t directly constructed these (residential) facilities,” Khandhar explained. “Private developers have undertaken the projects on plots auctioned through a special purpose vehicle established by the Gujarat government. These dwellings are separate from those the Tata Group plans to develop independently.”
The initial phase involves a 10-acre allocation to the Tata Group, with plans to complete 530 apartments by mid-2027, she indicated.
“As the Tata Group serves as an anchor investor, we ensure their consultation when necessary to maintain coordinated efforts,” she said.
The Gujarat government is aiding in the development of infrastructure for Tata Group employees and suppliers, including expatriate staff. This development will include a fire station, school, hospital, desalination plant, hotel, and additional amenities such as a ‘Global Tent City’.
The Gujarat government aims to create an environment in Dholera that reflects the native countries of expatriates. The Global Tent City will feature culinary streets showcasing cuisines from Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the US, and various European countries. Plans also include a premium shopping mall and accommodation facilities.
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