Ghaziabad Development Authority to Acquire Land for Aerocity Township
GDA to take over land for Aerocity theme-based township
Hindustan Times
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The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) plans to acquire approximately 100 hectares of land from three villages—Morti, Ator, and Mevla Agri—for a new aerocity-themed township near the upcoming international cricket stadium in Raj Nagar Extension, Uttar Pradesh, India. This development aims to enhance commercial facilities for cricket match visitors but has raised concerns among local farmers regarding fair compensation.
- 01GDA plans to acquire 100 hectares of land for the aerocity-themed township.
- 02The township will include commercial facilities like malls and hotels for cricket match visitors.
- 03Land rates for farmers will be four times the circle rates due to rural classification.
- 04The international cricket stadium is estimated to cost ₹680 crore (roughly $82 million USD).
- 05Farmers express concerns over low compensation compared to market rates.
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The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to acquire around 100 hectares of land from three villages—Morti, Ator, and Mevla Agri—for a proposed aerocity-themed township located near the upcoming international cricket stadium in Raj Nagar Extension, Uttar Pradesh, India. GDA Secretary Vivek Mishra confirmed that the authority will proceed with direct land purchases and has requested the district administration to form a committee to establish land rates. These rates will be four times the current circle rates due to the rural classification of the villages. The township aims to provide mixed land use, including commercial facilities such as malls and hotels, specifically catering to visitors attending cricket matches at the new stadium. The stadium is projected to cost ₹680 crore (approximately $82 million USD), with construction tenders expected to be issued in August and work commencing in October. However, local farmers, represented by Daksh Nagar, president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Anaj), have raised concerns that the compensation rates offered are significantly lower than prevailing market rates, leading to opposition against the land acquisition.
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The acquisition of land for the aerocity township may lead to enhanced commercial opportunities in the area, benefiting local businesses. However, farmers may face financial difficulties if compensation does not meet market expectations.
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