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The Noida Authority plans to construct peripheral roads around 20 villages along the Noida Expressway to protect residential areas from encroachment and define boundaries using satellite imagery. Following the UP government's 2024 recommendations, physical surveys revealed significant village expansion since 2011. The initiative addresses farmers' demands for better compensation and residential land development, while regularizing leaseback limits to 1,000 square metres. Villages in emerging areas will benefit most. The project reflects Noida's commitment to balancing urban growth with farmers' interests, promoting sustainable development and safeguarding community rights amidst rapid urbanisation. Surveys and implementation are being expedited.
The Noida Authority is set to construct peripheral roads around 20 villages along the Noida Expressway. This initiative aims to clearly define developed residential areas and protect them from encroachment. The project will utilise satellite imagery to establish boundaries and prevent unauthorized use of land owned by the Noida Authority. Advertisement
This decision follows recommendations from a committee formed by the Uttar Pradesh government in February 2024. The committee was tasked with addressing the concerns of farmers who have been advocating for increased compensation and the development of residential plots on land acquired for industrial projects. The committee submitted its report in August, suggesting that the Noida Authority conduct physical surveys to delineate village boundaries within three months, in accordance with the amended 2011 Rural Population Site Rules.
Recent surveys have already begun, using satellite data from 2011 to assess the boundaries of villages like Shahpur Govardhan and Jhatta. Findings indicate that the boundaries of these villages have expanded significantly, by 1.5 to 2 times, since the cutoff date of June 30, 2011. This expansion highlights the need for updated land management practices to reflect current realities.
In addition to the construction of peripheral roads, the Noida Authority is addressing the issue of leaseback limits. The high-level committee's recommendations suggest that the leaseback regularization limit, which was previously increased from 450 square metres to 1,000 square metres, should now be enforced. This adjustment will be integrated into the process of defining village boundaries. Lokesh M, the CEO of the Noida Authority, noted that villages already surrounded by developed sectors will not require new roads, but those along the expressway and in emerging development areas will see significant benefits from these changes.
These initiatives are part of a broader effort to ensure sustainable development in the region while protecting farmers' interests. Since 2019, farmers have been engaged in ongoing protests, demanding more land for residential use, better rehabilitation options, job opportunities for their families, and improved healthcare services. In December, the government established another committee to oversee the implementation of these recommendations, indicating a commitment to resolving these long-standing issues.
The Noida Authority has directed its land records, work circle, and planning departments to expedite the survey work in both populated and peripheral areas. This proactive approach aims to create a framework that not only safeguards agricultural land but also promotes responsible urban development in the rapidly growing Noida region.
As these plans move forward, the Noida Authority hopes to balance the needs of farmers with the demands of urbanisation, ensuring that the interests of local communities are prioritized in the face of ongoing development.
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