The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is encountering significant hurdles in acquiring contiguous land for the Harnandipuram township project, originally planned for 521 hectares across eight villages. As of now, the GDA has managed to procure only 90 hectares, which are fragmented rather than in a single block. To address this issue, the authority is considering launching the first phase of the project over approximately 40 hectares. The GDA has proposed acquiring an additional 125.28 hectares from three villages, offering rates of ₹12,100 per square metre for Morta, and higher rates for the other villages. Farmers have expressed concerns over the compensation rates, arguing they are significantly lower than current market values. The project has a total budget of around ₹2,384 crore (approximately $288 million USD) and is strategically located near the Delhi-Meerut Road, close to an upcoming international cricket stadium and an aerocity-themed township. The GDA aims to present the layout for the township in an upcoming board meeting, with hopes to launch Phase 1 by September or October 2025.