The Noida Authority has initiated preparations to acquire land for the New Noida project, officially known as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). In the first phase, land from 37 villages—24 in Bulandshahr and 13 in Noida—will be acquired through a consent-based purchase process, which is expected to commence next month.
Land Acquisition Process
According to Noida OSD Kranti Shekhar, the authority has requested the government to deploy three tehsildars in the area to facilitate the land acquisition. A temporary office will also be established in New Noida to oversee the process. The villages targeted in the first phase include Anandpur, Bel Akbarpur, Kot, Milak Khandera, Phoolpur, and Sainthali in Gautam Buddh Nagar, as well as Birondi Fauladpur, Birondi Tajpur, Kokhabad, Kaithara, Kishanpur, Muradabad, and Nawada in Bulandshahr.
Location and Demographics
The investment region is strategically located approximately 24 kilometers from Ghaziabad, 33 kilometers from Noida, and 32 kilometers from Jewar. According to the 2011 Census, the total population of the area under DNGIR stands at 151,778.
Project Background
On October 18, 2024, an area of around 209 square kilometers across 84 villages—63 in Bulandshahr and 21 in Gautam Buddh Nagar—was notified for the project. In April 2024, the Noida Authority fixed land acquisition rates for New Noida at Rs 4,300 per square meter, matching the revised rates set by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for the Noida International Airport project. The region was identified as one of seven proposed investment regions in the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Officials emphasize its significance as a key investment area due to its proximity to Noida and Ghaziabad.
Compensation and Infrastructure Development
Under the current plan, landowners will receive compensation after acquisition. The Authority will then develop essential infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems, sewage networks, power supply, and water pipelines. Once civic infrastructure is in place, industrial plots will be demarcated and allotted to companies, manufacturers, and logistics firms.
Phased Development
The Noida Authority plans to develop the area in four phases. In Phase 1, 3,165 hectares will be acquired, followed by 3,798 hectares in Phase 2 by 2032. Phases 3 and 4 will involve the acquisition of 5,908 hectares and 8,230 hectares, respectively, by 2041.
Proposed Land Use
As part of the proposed land use plan, the Authority has earmarked 40% of the land for industrial purposes, 13% for residential use, 18% for green and recreational areas, 4% for commercial activities, and 8% for public institutions. The remaining land will be utilized for other development projects.
Consent-Based Acquisition
At its last board meeting, the Authority decided to acquire land through mutual consent. OSD Kranti Shekhar noted that land for the Noida airport was also acquired with farmers' consent, expressing hope that farmers will voluntarily part with their land for this project. He added that if challenges arise on the ground, the Noida Authority may explore other available measures.
The project aims to create a modern industrial hub in the region, officials stated.
