New Noida Land Acquisition Begins: Noida Authority Launches Fieldwork in 37 Villages

What Happened

The Noida Authority announced that it will begin the land acquisition process for the ambitious New Noida project, officially known as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR), within seven to 10 days, according to an official statement on July 30, 2026. The announcement came as Noida is abuzz with significant developments with the land acquisition process set to commence.

Four lekhpals (revenue officials) have been deployed for fieldwork, with another expected to join shortly. 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.

Who Decided

The Noida Authority, the development authority for the Uttar Pradesh region, took the decision. Officials stated on July 30, 2026 that the acquisition process would commence within seven to 10 days. According to Kranti Shekhar, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Noida Authority: 'The land acquisition process will start in seven to 10 days as the state government has deployed four revenue officers and one more will join soon. We are fully prepared to procure land for the development of this region'.

The Numbers

Scope: In the first phase, land from 37 villages—24 in Bulandshahr and 13 in Gautam Buddh Nagar—will be acquired. The total project area spans 209.11 sq km across 84 villages notified in October 2024, with 63 villages in Bulandshahr and 21 in Gautam Budh Nagar.

Area: The first phase targets 3,165 hectares by 2027.

Compensation: The acquisition rate has been fixed at ₹4,300 per square metre, matching revised rates for the Noida International Airport project.

Named villages in Phase 1: Include Jokhabad, Sanwali, Kaithara, Kishanpur, Muradabad and Nawada.

Land use plan: 40% for industrial use, 13% for residential, and 18% for green spaces, with additional allocations for commercial (4%) and public institutions (8%).

What It Changes

The acquisition will be carried out through mutual consent with farmers, marking a shift from earlier contested land acquisition processes. Revenue officials are preparing to commence fieldwork for this major initiative, according to reports on July 30th and 31st.

Infrastructure development will begin after land acquisition is completed. The master plan includes the construction of roads, drainage networks, sewage systems, power infrastructure, and water supply pipelines before industrial and commercial plots are allotted.

Nearly 40% of the total project area has been earmarked for industrial development, reflecting the region's focus on manufacturing, logistics, and allied industries.

The commencement of acquisition signals the transition of the DNGIR from a planned project to an operational land procurement phase. DNGIR is a proposed investment region under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, and will be developed in four phases up to 2041.

What Is Next

The survey and acquisition process is expected to commence within the next week, with additional revenue officers being appointed to accelerate the exercise.

The first phase covering 3,165 hectares is set to be completed by 2027. Subsequently, over the following five years—leading up to 2032—development work will extend across 3,798 hectares. In the third phase, 5,908 hectares will be developed by 2037, followed by the development of 8,230 hectares in the final phase.

After completing the land acquisition process, the Authority will develop infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, sewage networks, power supply and water pipelines. Then, industrial plots will be marked and allotted to manufacturers and logistics firms.

The project is positioned as part of one of the seven Proposed Investment Regions for the first phase of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), with connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport.

Concurrent Civic Action

Alongside the land acquisition announcement, authorities took decisive action against illegal constructions, demolishing several farmhouses in the floodplain area. Seven illegal farmhouses located in the floodplains of Noida were demolished on July 30th and 31st, freeing up 32,470 square meters of land. Authorities confirmed that the campaign against illegal constructions in the area will continue.