Harnandipuram Township of 10,000 crore to be built in Ghaziabad, acquisition of 336 hectares of 5 villages in the first phase

Another major step has been taken towards the urbanization of Uttar Pradesh. Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has decided to acquire land of eight villages for the construction of Harnandipuram Housing Township near Delhi-Meerut Road. The cost of this ambitious scheme has been estimated at ₹ 10,000 crore, out of which about ₹ 5,000 crore will be spent on land acquisition.

In the first phase, acquisition of 336 hectares of land of five villages fixed

GDA has started the process of acquiring land of five villages in the first phase. These villages include:

• Mathurapur – 14.60 hectares

• Shamsher – 86.54 hectare

• Champat Nagar – 33.98 hectare

• Bhanera Khurd – 9.06 hectares

• Nagla Ferozepur Mohan – 192.65 hectare

Overall, 336.84 hectares of land will be acquired in the first phase.

Land rates fixed four times more than circle rate

The Joint Committee of GDA and District Administration has set four times higher rates than circle rates to give proper compensation to farmers to farmers:

• Mathurapur: ₹ 24,080/square meter

• Shamsher: ₹ 26,760/square meter

• Champat Nagar: ₹ 24,040/square meter

• Bhanera Khurd: ₹ 4,240/square meter

• Nagla Ferozepur Mohan: ₹ 7,200/square meter

These rates have been fixed on 18 September 2024 on the basis of revised circle rates.

Demand for farmers: needed land or increased rates

Farmers say that the villages whose land is being taken, they come in the urban location like Rajnagar Extension and Delhi-Meerut Road. Hence the current circle rates are much lower than the market rate. He has demanded the grant of land developed from GDA or further compensation rates.

Discussion will be held in the next meeting of GDA board

GDA has clarified that the proposal will be kept in the next meeting of the board considering the demands of the farmers. If agreed, the way to give a plot developed with compensation can also open.

Harnandipuram Township: New chapter for development of Ghaziabad

The project is part of the Chief Minister’s Urban Extension Scheme, which aims to meet the residential needs of fast growing cities like Ghaziabad. High -level infrastructure, road network, green space and modern housing facility will be developed at Harnandipuram Township.

Spread over 521 hectares, this township will give a new urban expansion to Ghaziabad.

Cost and stake

• Total cost: ₹ 10,000 crore

• Land Acquisition: ₹ 5,000 Crore

• Cost shared: GDA and state government in 50-50 stake

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