Summary:
Stating that there is no threat to the ambitious project, the authorities of Dholera Industrial City Development Ltd (DICDL) on Friday clarified that not Dholera Smart City area, but surrounding villages were submerged underwater during recent heavy rains. Following media reports of flooding of Dholera area during recent heavy rains in the state, DICDL authorities said that the road is about two-meter higher than the existing ground level that will protect the area from floods. Authorities further added, "The rising water level affected only the low-lying villages in Dholera, but DSIR which is under construction has largely remained unaffected." Since the river channels are undefined, water overflows its banks and causes a flood-like situation in the villages, the DICDL authorities explained. Instead of acquiring land we are pooling land and returning 50 per cent land to farmers by making them partners.".