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Only 15 of 8,000 Villagers Choose Land Pooling in Mohali

Representative image created by AI MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is facing significant pushback against its land pooling initiative, achieving participation from only 15 landowners out of nearly 8,000, even after a two-month application period aimed at acquiring 2,600 acres. This scheme has ignited protests among farmers across various villages in Mohali district. In a move to secure land for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential use, GMADA opened applications, yet the response has been overwhelmingly negative, with many farmers rejecting the proposal entirely. “We have received very few applications for the land pooling option. We are trying…

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Mohali Seeks Bids for Aerotropolis Development Project

Representative image created by AI MOHALI: In a significant initiative to reshape Mohali’s urban environment, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has called for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the development of the Aerotropolis City project, which encompasses 5,500 acres near Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. This development comes after the project received environmental clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, clearing the last obstacle to commence physical development. The decision to start inviting bids was made by the secretary of housing following years of delays. According to GMADA officials, the Aerotropolis will be developed in phases, with…