NOIDA: The Noida Authority is gearing up to acquire land for New Noida, also referred to as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). The initial phase will involve land acquisition from 37 villages, comprising 24 in Bulandshahr and 13 in Noida, through voluntary purchase, expected to commence next month.
“The Noida Authority has requested the government to assign three tehsildars to facilitate land acquisition in the region. A temporary office will also be established in New Noida for this initiative,” stated Noida OSD Kranti Shekhar.
The villages earmarked for the first phase of acquisition include Anandpur, Bel Akbarpur, Kot, Milak Khandera, Phoolpur, and Sainthali in GB Nagar, along with Birondi Fauladpur, Birondi Tajpur, Kokhabad, Kaithara, Kishanpur, Muradabad, and Nawada in Bulandshahr, among others.
This investment region is strategically located around 24 km from Ghaziabad, 33 km from Noida, and 32 km from Jewar, with a total population of 151,778 according to the 2011 Census.
On Oct 18, 2024, approximately 209 sq km was designated for the project across 84 villages — 63 in Bulandshahr and 21 in GB Nagar. In April this year, Noida set the land acquisition rates for New Noida at ₹4,300 per sqm, aligning with the revised rates established by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for the Noida International Airport project.
This area has been identified as one of the seven proposed investment regions in the first phase of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Officials emphasize its importance as a primary investment zone, particularly due to its proximity to Noida and Ghaziabad.
Under the current strategy, landowners will receive compensation following acquisition. The Authority will then proceed with infrastructure development, including roads, drainage systems, sewage networks, power supply, and water pipelines. After civic infrastructure is established, industrial plots will be allocated to companies, manufacturers, and logistics firms.
Noida plans to develop the area in four phases: acquiring 3,165 hectares in Phase 1 and 3,798 hectares in Phase 2 by 2032, with a total of 5,908 hectares and 8,230 hectares scheduled for acquisition in Phases 3 and 4 by 2041.
As part of the proposed land use, 40% of the land will be designated for industrial purposes, 13% for residential areas, 18% for green and recreational spaces, 4% for commercial activities, and 8% for public institutions. The remaining land will be allocated for various development projects.
During the recent board meeting, it was decided that land acquisition will proceed on the basis of mutual consent. “Land for the Noida airport was similarly acquired with farmers’ consent. We remain optimistic that farmers will agree to the project. Should we encounter challenges in land acquisition, Noida may explore alternative options,” added the OSD.
The initiative aims to establish a modern industrial hub in the region, according to officials.
