Land Acquisition
New Mathura City Land Acquisition: Chhata Township
New Mathura City, also reported as the Chhata High-Tech Township, is an MVDA residential township planned near Chhata. As of October 2026, the authority has approved its draft layout in principle; September reporting said about 98 hectares had already been acquired for a scheme planned at roughly 116–117 hectares.
| Development authority | Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) |
|---|---|
| Planned scheme area | About 116–117 hectares; described in September 2026 reporting as approximately 289 acres |
| Land reported acquired | About 98 hectares, according to September 2026 reporting |
| Land-purchase budget announced | ₹50 crore for the Chhata township in a 2024 allocation covering three separate MVDA townships |
| Latest reported stage | Draft layout received in-principle board approval at MVDA’s 110th board meeting in September 2026 |
Acquisition model and farmer participation
MVDA’s 2024 proposal for three townships said the authority would acquire land and keep land pooling as an alternative. Under the reported pooling arrangement, participating landowners would receive 25% of the developed land in the scheme, with MVDA using the remaining 75%. This was described as an option, not as the confirmed method for every parcel in Chhata.
By September 2026, reporting said about 98 hectares for the Chhata scheme had already been acquired. The report does not establish whether all of that land was secured through consent-based purchase, formal acquisition awards, or a combination. It also does not identify a current compensation rate for Chhata.
Villages and the separate 93-village proposal
The 93 villages reported in September 2026 relate to a proposed expansion of MVDA’s wider development-area boundary, not a reported list of villages being acquired for the Chhata township. The boundary proposal was approved by the authority’s board and was to be sent to the state government for approval. It should not be treated as the acquisition-village count for New Mathura City.
The September report does not name the villages from which the township’s acquired land came. A Mathura district public notice dated 25 September 2024 is titled “Land Acquisition MVDA (Gram Vati)”; the notice listing alone does not establish that Gram Vati is the Chhata township acquisition or identify its parcel coverage.
Budget and current stage
In January 2024, the state was reported to have approved ₹150 crore for land acquisition for three MVDA townships: ₹50 crore each for Farah, Barsana and Chhata. The announcement was a combined programme allocation, not a report of the final expenditure or compensation paid specifically for Chhata.
As of October 2026, MVDA’s 110th board meeting had given in-principle approval to the Chhata township draft layout. The latest report described the scheme as roughly 116–117 hectares and said about 98 hectares had been acquired. It also reported approval of a proposal to change certain included land parcels from agricultural to residential use. These are planning and acquisition milestones; they do not by themselves establish that the township is completed or operational.
Frequently asked questions
How much land is planned for New Mathura City?
September 2026 reports describe the Chhata township as about 116–117 hectares, or roughly 289 acres.
How much land has MVDA acquired?
A September 2026 report said about 98 hectares had already been acquired for the scheme.
What compensation rate will landowners receive?
The available project reporting does not give a current Chhata-specific compensation rate, so no rate is stated here.
Is the 93-village figure the number of villages being acquired?
No. It refers to a proposal to expand MVDA’s development-area boundary. The September 2026 report did not identify those 93 villages as the township’s acquisition villages.
What acquisition method is being used?
MVDA’s 2024 programme reporting described acquisition and land pooling as available approaches. The later report on Chhata land acquired does not break down the method used for each parcel.
What is the latest reported project stage?
In September 2026, MVDA’s 110th board meeting gave in-principle approval to the draft layout. Reporting also said about 98 hectares had been acquired.