YEIDA's 93rd Board Meeting Approves Corpus Fund Policy, Infrastructure Development and Farmer Compensation Programme

Decision Context and Authority

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) held its 93rd board meeting on September 28, 2026. YEIDA, as the development authority for the planned "Yamuna City" initiative, spans approximately 25,000 hectares along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The board is the statutory body responsible for land acquisition, development regulation, and infrastructure governance across the region.

Corpus Fund Investment Regulation 2026-27—Strategic Decision for Long-Term Civic Maintenance

The Board approved the YEIDA Corpus Fund Investment Regulation 2026-27 to ensure long-term maintenance of civic infrastructure and financial sustainability. Under this regulation, one-time lease rent and other non-recurring receipts will be maintained in a separate corpus fund and invested securely; interest and permitted amounts will fund maintenance and repair of roads, water supply, sewerage, drainage, street lighting, parks, and green belts. This mechanism institutionalizes funding for civic upkeep beyond annual operating budgets.

Farmer Land-Acquisition Compensation Programme

The Authority is expediting allotment of 7% developed plots for land-acquisition-affected farmers, with reservation letters issued to 10,069 farmers, 4,978 plots planned, and approximately ₹3,142 crore distributed as additional compensation. This reflects YEIDA's effort to fulfil historical commitments to farmers whose land was acquired for the expressway and airport infrastructure. The 7% allotment of developed land is a long-standing policy intended to give farmers a stake in project-generated value.

Revised Land Purchase Rates Under Master Plan Phase-1

The Board approved revised land purchase rates under Master Plan Phase-1 in Gautam Buddh Nagar at ₹4,558 per square metre and Bulandshahr at ₹4,037 per square metre, inclusive of expressway frontage, with provision for 7% developed residential plots. Farmers who had agreed to sell land at earlier rates but could not execute sale deeds by August 20, 2026, will now be able to complete the process at the revised rates. These rate increases respond to inflation and market conditions since the previous board approval and provide uniform pricing within districts, addressing longstanding farmer demands for transparent, fair compensation.

Industrial Node and Logistics Development

The Board approved a Multi-Modal Logistics Park under Uttar Pradesh policy, reviewed plans for an 8,000-hectare Industrial Node near Noida International Airport, and advanced the Agra Urban Centre Master Plan-2041. The 8,000-hectare corridor, spanning 7,600–8,000 hectares along the Yamuna Expressway between Jewar and Tappal-Bajna, will accommodate manufacturing units, logistics parks, warehouses, MSMEs, commercial spaces, and worker housing. YEIDA will appoint a consultant to prepare a detailed techno-economic feasibility report to evaluate development potential, market demand, investment viability, infrastructure needs, and environmental considerations.

Waste Management and Environmental Regulation

YEIDA reviewed measures to strengthen integrated waste management and sanitation, including Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for scientific waste disposal and a draft YEIDA Waste Management (Regulation & Control) Bye-Laws, 2026. The waste management framework is intended to ensure cleanliness, scientific disposal, and environmental protection across the development region.

Financial Performance and Authority Revenue

In FY 2026-27 (as of September 14, 2026), YEIDA's total receipts reached ₹4,222.37 crore, a 182.35% increase over the same period in FY 2025-26. Industrial and mixed-land scheme revenue totalled ₹2,420.7 crore, representing 174.47% of the full-year budgeted provision. This revenue surge reflects accelerated land allotment activity and increased investor interest following Master Plan 2041 approval and Airport progress.

Practical Effect and Implementation Timeline

Status as of September 28, 2026: All decisions are approved by the Board and operative effective immediately, subject to statutory notification and compliance procedures where required. The Corpus Fund Regulation 2026-27 takes effect for incoming receipts. Revised land rates apply to new land acquisition and farmer agreements executed after the board meeting. The 7% farmer plot allotment is in active process, with letters of intent already distributed. Industrial node and logistics park plans proceed to feasibility study phase, with master plan drafting to follow. Waste management bye-laws are in draft notification stage.

The Master Plan 2041 framework, approved by the Government and focused on Phase 1 development around Noida International Airport in Jewar, provides the statutory umbrella for all these decisions.