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The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has reduced the proposed Harnandipuram township project from 521 hectares to 371 hectares, citing financial limitations. The project will now exclude land from three villages-Shahpur Morta, Bhowapur, and Morta-while focusing on acquiring 127 hectares from five others. Land acquisition costs are estimated at INR 5,000 crore, with total development costs reaching INR 10,000 crore. A six-member panel will oversee the process to ensure fair land rates. The GDA aims to proceed with phased development while addressing financial and logistical challenges.
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced a significant reduction in the proposed Harnandipuram township project, cutting the planned area by nearly 150 hectares. Originally set to cover 521 hectares-similar in size to the well-known Indirapuram area-the project will now only encompass land from five villages instead of eight. This decision comes as the GDA grapples with financial limitations, estimating the total cost of land acquisition at around INR 5,000 crore. Advertisement
According to GDA secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the authority has decided against acquiring land from three villages: Shahpur Morta (77.4 hectares), Bhowapur (68.9 hectares), and Morta (5.4 hectares). Singh explained that the GDA's current financial situation does not allow for the acquisition of land from all eight villages at once. Instead, the focus will be on acquiring approximately 127 hectares from the remaining villages, which include Nagla Ferozepur, Mohanpur, Atour, Champat Nagar, Shamsher, Bhenda Khurd, Mathurapur, and Shapur Morta.
District Magistrate Deepak Meena highlighted that discussions are underway regarding the land acquisition rates. The panel overseeing the process has decided that land rates will be negotiated between the GDA and the landowners to expedite the acquisition. If mutual consent cannot be reached, the GDA will resort to the Land Acquisition Act. This approach aims to streamline the process and minimize delays.
The GDA has been directed to conduct a land survey to assess the remaining parcels. With the exclusion of the three villages, the authority already possesses some land, which will ease the overall acquisition process. The township plan, reviewed and approved by the GDA Board in August last year, outlines the development area stretching from Pipeline Road in the north to Northern Peripheral Road in the east and Morti in the south.
Financial estimates for the Harnandipuram project suggest that developing the township will require approximately INR 10,000 crore, with nearly half of that amount allocated for land acquisition alone. This significant investment underscores the importance of careful planning and resource management as the GDA moves forward with the project.
The establishment of a six-member committee, including officials from various departments, is in accordance with government guidelines that mandate oversight for land acquisitions exceeding INR 10 crore. This committee will play a crucial role in determining fair land rates and ensuring a transparent acquisition process.
As the GDA navigates these challenges, the future of the Harnandipuram township remains uncertain. The authority's ability to secure the necessary funding and negotiate with landowners will be critical in determining whether this ambitious project can move forward as initially envisioned.
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