Ahmedabad: Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, conducted site inspections and high-level review meetings in Dholera and Lothal in Gujarat assessing key infrastructure projects today. These projects are aligned with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for industrial and economic growth, an offical statement from PMO said.

Dr. Mishra visited the under-construction Ahmedabad–Dholera Greenfield Expressway, implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). He highlighted the expressway’s potential to reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera to 45 minutes and emphasized timely execution with global-quality road standards.

At Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), Dr. Mishra assessed the progress of Dholera International Airport. Officials informed him that cargo operations would commence by October 2025. He directed authorities to adhere to timelines and ensure seamless connectivity with the expressway.

Dr. Mishra inspected Tata Electronics’ Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab) project, a flagship initiative in domestic chip manufacturing. He reviewed its production scope, including chips for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and automotive applications. He also visited social infrastructure projects—schools, hospitals, and residential complexes—developed by Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL). He emphasized user experience, calling for stakeholder feedback integration.

Dr. Mishra chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from DICDL, DIACL, NHAI, Airports Authority of India, and Indian Railways. He reviewed key projects, including Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway, Bhimnath–Dholera Freight Rail Link, Ahmedabad–Dholera Semi-High-Speed Rail Line, Dholera International Airport. Shri Mishra reiterated the Government of Gujarat’s commitment to Dholera’s development as a global-standard smart industrial city. He stressed the importance of timely project completion, skilled workforce availability, and robust planning.

Dr. Mishra inspected the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. He chaired a review meeting with Shri T. Ramachandran, Secretary, MoPSW and other officials from the Ministry, Gujarat Maritime Board, Archaeological Survey of India, NHAI, and Indian Railways. Shri Mishra emphasized that NMHC must serve as a scholarly tribute to India’s maritime past, stressing the importance of in-depth research, academic collaboration, and a thoughtfully planned visitor experience.

Shri Mishra also reviewed environmental sustainability measures, including local species plantation and water management systems. He highlighted NMHC’s unparalleled scale and significance, underscoring the need to curate artifacts that narrate India’s maritime legacy from the Harappan civilization onward. Dr Mishra also inspected Phase I-A construction, including six galleries, and directed its completion by August 2025.

Dr. Mishra was accompanied by PMO officials Shri Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the PM, and Shri Mangesh Ghildiyal, Deputy Secretary, PMO.