NOIDA: Noida Authority has initiated measures to curb illegal construction across 80 villages designated under the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad investment region (DNGIR), commonly known as New Noida.
During a meeting on Thursday, CEO Lokesh M, along with Bulandshahr district magistrate CP Singh and officials from the Noida and Bulandshahr development authorities, asked for the installation of boards that warned villagers of demolition of unauthorised structures.
The CEO had earlier clarified that any construction initiated after the New Noida master plan’s approval on Oct 18, 2024, would be deemed illegal, and enforcement action would be ordered against violators. Officials said that to raise awareness, warning advertisements would be placed at various locations of the 80 villages, 60 of whom are in Bulandshahr district. The warning boards will clarify that land purchases or constructions without approval in these zones are illegal.
Another crucial agenda discussed at Thursday’s meeting was land rates for direct purchases from farmers for the industrial city’s development, which will cover 209sqm (20,911 hectares) and be developed in four phases over the next two decades. While compensation rates were discussed, no final decision was reached.
The compensation for farmers will be influenced by circle rates in Bulandshahr and proximity to landmarks such as the Noida international airport in Jewar. Meetings are being held with village heads and affected families to address their concerns and finalise the framework.
The first phase is expected to impact around 16,000 farmer families across 15 villages. Land acquisition will prioritise areas near key infrastructure like the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and GT Road. Initial land acquisition surveys have started.
The project is in response to increasing investor demand, which was seen during the global investors summit last year, when numerous companies showed interest in establishing projects in New Noida. The development timeline includes completing 3,165 hectares by 2027, followed by 3,798 hectares (2027-2032), 5,908 hectares (2032-2037), and the remaining 8,230 hectares by 2041.
