Noida Authority to Launch Land Acquisition for New Noida (DNGIR) Across 37 Villages

What Was Announced

The Noida Authority will begin the land acquisition process for the ambitious New Noida project, officially known as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR), within the next seven to 10 days, officials confirmed on 30 July 2026. The land acquisition process for the ambitious New Noida project is scheduled to begin soon, involving 37 villages.

The acquisition will be carried out through mutual consent with farmers. Four lekhpals (revenue officials) have been deployed for fieldwork, while another is expected to join shortly.

What Happens Next in Fieldwork

They will verify khasra numbers, ownership and co-ownership records, and inheritance claims before the acquisition begins. A physical survey will also assess land boundaries, existing land use, crops, structures, roads and other assets. Officials will hold meetings with farmers and landowners to explain the project, compensation policy and acquisition process before securing the land.

The Numbers: Scale and Compensation

In the first phase, land from 37 villages—24 in Bulandshahr and 13 in Gautam Buddh Nagar—will be acquired. The acquisition rate has been fixed at Rs 74,300 per square metre, matching revised rates for the Noida International Airport project.

Called as New Noida, the city will come up in four phases – the first one across 3,165 hectares by 2027. The master plan designates 40% of the land for industries, 13% for residential projects, and 18% for green and recreational areas.

Background: The Broader Project

The Uttar Pradesh government notified 209.11 sq km across 84 villages for the project in October 2024, with 63 villages in Bulandshahr and 21 in Gautam Buddh Nagar. Conceived as an integrated manufacturing and logistics hub linked to the Noida International Airport, the township will accommodate industrial, commercial and residential development.

DNGIR, a proposed investment region under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, will be developed in four phases up to 2041.

Who Decided and When

The Noida Authority Board approved the acquisition strategy, with official announcements made by state revenue officials on 30 July 2026. Development will proceed in phases, with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore allocated by the Noida Authority for land acquisition. The compensation rate of Rs 4,300/sqm was fixed in April 2026, aligning the project with revised rates announced for adjacent Noida International Airport land acquisition phases.

What Changes with This Launch

The announcement marks the transition from planning and preparation to active fieldwork. Prior to July 2026, the project existed mainly as a notified area and master plan; confirmation of the imminent August start signals the real-time beginning of farmer engagement, documentation, and site-level verification. This opens the acquisition timeline toward completion of Phase 1 by 2027, affecting 37 villages directly through land surveys and compensation negotiations. The deployment of revenue staff and setup of a temporary field office in the region indicate on-ground mobilization.