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Noida Airport Ready, But 94% Business Plots Unused Along Yamuna

Representative Image NOIDA: As Uttar Pradesh rushes to finalize the Noida International Airport, a government survey has revealed that a significant portion of industrial land along the Yamuna Expressway—projected as a major growth corridor—remains undeveloped, hindering the region’s industrial potential just months ahead of the airport’s inauguration. The ongoing Invest UP survey, ordered by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath earlier this year, indicates that more than 8,200 out of 33,493 industrial plots surveyed statewide are unutilized. This issue is particularly pronounced in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area, where a staggering 94% of the 3,476 plots lack any development.…

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YEIDA to Acquire 94 Acres for Apparel Park

Representative image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is set to acquire an additional 94 acres for the Apparel Park project located in Sector 29. Of the planned 175 acres, 81 acres have already been allocated, with construction in progress at various sites. This acquisition aims to attract more investors and enhance apparel manufacturing in the region, fostering industrial activity and job creation. Officials assert that the added land will address land-related challenges and provide ample space for shared infrastructure. “The procurement process for the remaining 94 acres has commenced. This will bolster the region’s apparel ecosystem and…

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Allahabad HC: YEIDA to pay penalty to 150 plot allottees

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has resolved nearly 150 RERA appeals from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) concerning allottees from its inaugural residential plot scheme in 2009, which includes about 21,000 plots in Greater Noida’s Sectors 18 and 20. The court supported the allottees, mandating YEIDA to pay outstanding dues along with interest for delays, while denying the authority’s request for a refund of pre-deposited amounts. The original residential plot schemes were initiated adjacent to the Yamuna Expressway. However, allottees faced development delays due to farmers’ protests and legal disputes over land acquisition. Further delays arose…

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FIR Filed Against 90 for Building on Noida Airport Land

NOIDA: Ninety residents from Nagla Hukum Singh and Karauli Bangar villages in Jewar have been charged with FIRs for unauthorized construction on land designated for the Noida International Airport expansion project. This action follows repeated violations reported by patrol teams and satellite imagery over the past year, despite multiple warnings from the district administration. The land, covering 1,181 hectares, was officially acquired under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, via a government order issued on November 18, 2022. According to Section 11(4), any sale, alteration, construction, or encroachment…

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441 Hectares from 18 Villages Officially Join YEIDA

Representative Image NOIDA: YEIDA has successfully completed the transfer of ownership for approximately 441 hectares across 18 villages in Jewar, previously held by 3,695 farmers. Although compensation and residential plot allocations were made, the land had not been officially registered under YEIDA’s name, resulting in illegal sales and cultivation activities. This initiative is part of YEIDA’s overarching strategy to safeguard its assets and ensure that land acquired for public projects is secured against misuse. Officials noted that the failure to update land records created opportunities for irregularities, including illegal sales, land mortgaging, and unauthorized cultivation on plots already acquired by…

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YEIDA Reclaims 300 Acres of Land in Aligarh

NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) successfully reclaimed nearly 300 acres of land, valued at Rs 1,200 crore, from illegal occupation during a significant demolition and anti-encroachment operation in Aligarh district on Tuesday. The operation involved the dismantling of several unauthorized colonies, such as The Grand Coloniser and Vrindavan Colony, where demolition crews used excavators to destroy boundary walls, internal roads, and makeshift structures across multiple sites. Conducted in collaboration with the Aligarh district administration and police, the operation spanned Tappal, Hamidpur, and Syarol villages, all part of YEIDA’s designated area. Officials indicated that these settlements were established…

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Noida Authority Board to Discuss Unified Policy, Budget on Oct 3

NOIDA: The Noida Authority board will discuss over 35 proposals, including amendments to the Unified Policy that aims to standardize land norms across the three development authorities in the upcoming meeting on Friday. The meeting will be chaired by the industrial development commissioner and Noida Authority chairman, Deepak Kumar. Key topics include establishing a 300 TDP integrated waste management plant and budget allocation for the Noida International Airport. Officials have stated that the Unified Policy’s goal is to unify land regulations across Noida, Greater Noida, and YEIDA, which will enhance consistency in allotment and development operations. The board is anticipated…

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Uttar Pradesh panel may reduce YEIDA to 300 villages

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a panel to assess the jurisdiction of YEIDA, which encompasses 1,149 villages from Gautam Budh Nagar to Agra, covering an area of 3.35 lakh hectares—almost three times the combined area of Noida and Greater Noida, which is 1.12 lakh hectares. The committee will consider reducing YEIDA’s scope to approximately 300 villages, aiming to balance long-term planning with immediate developmental requirements while ensuring that residents and investors in areas outside the approved master plans are not stuck awaiting necessary approvals or infrastructure. YEIDA CEO RK Singh commented that the panel’s goal is to create…

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YEIDA Targets Illegal Plot Sales Near Noida Airport

Representative image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched a crackdown on illegal colonisers promoting fraudulent projects in proximity to the Noida International Airport. The authority received numerous complaints regarding unapproved “township projects” being aggressively marketed to buyers from Delhi-NCR, falsely promising homes near the upcoming airport. The authority now aims to take action against social media accounts promoting these illegal developments. YEIDA has pledged strict enforcement and collaboration with local administration to address these issues. A report from TOI on September 15 highlighted how sales agents provided car pickups for potential buyers, transporting them to well-maintained…

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YEIDA allocates 49 plots near Yamuna Expressway

Representative Image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) finalized the allotment process for two significant schemes on Friday. These include industrial plots related to its MSME, Toy Park, Apparel Park, and Handicraft Park initiatives, as well as plots for the Medical Device Park scheme. A total of 49 plots have been allocated across both schemes, which are projected to attract nearly ₹800 crore in investments. In the industrial plot scheme, which was open for applications from May 8 to July 31, YEIDA offered 37 plots of up to 8,000 sqm in sectors 29, 32, and 33. From 527…