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The Ghaziabad Development Authority will acquire 169 hectares across five villages for its forthcoming Harnandipuram housing scheme, agreeing to pay farmers four times the revised circle rate. The move, approved at GDA's 169th board meeting, carries an outlay of INR 2,384 crore and includes an offer of ten percent of developed plots to those whose land is acquired. A committee led by the district magistrate recommended rates after the circle values were updated in September 2024. The project aims to balance fair compensation with structured urban housing supply.
In a decisive move to secure land for its upcoming Harnandipuram housing scheme, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has agreed to compensate farmers at four times the current circle rate. The decision, taken at the authority's 169th board meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner and GDA Chairman Rishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, covers acquisitions in Mathurapur, Shamsher, Champatnagar, Bhanera-Khurd and Nangla Firoz Mohanpur villages. Advertisement
GDA Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh explained that a committee under the district magistrate's leadership was formed to arrive at fair rates following the circle value revision in September 2024. "We recognised the need to offer a premium over the circle rate to ensure farmers feel secure and fairly treated," he said. "This approach reflects our commitment to equitable land procurement and timely project delivery."
Under the approved plan, GDA will spend INR 2,384 crore to procure roughly 169 hectares, equating to an average payment of around INR 14 crore per hectare. Beyond financial compensation, farmers will receive ten per cent of the developed plots within the Harnandipuram scheme, allowing them to participate directly in the area's urban growth.
Urban planners and analysts have welcomed the arrangement as a balanced solution to land acquisition challenges. Priya Mehra, a senior urban development consultant, noted, "Offering a four-fold premium alongside a stake in the final development can reduce resistance and legal disputes. It also aligns farmers" interests with the project's success."
The Harnandipuram housing scheme is designed to provide affordable and middle-income housing, with structured layouts, modern amenities and essential infrastructure. GDA officials say the project will feature well-planned road networks, water and sewerage systems, public green spaces and community facilities. By securing land in contiguous clusters, the authority aims to deliver a cohesive township rather than fragmented enclaves.
Local farmers expressed cautious optimism at the terms on offer. Ramesh Kumar, whose family owns two acres in Champatnagar, said, "We've seen compensation talks drag on for years in other projects. This clear premium and the promise of ten percent of developed plots give us confidence that our interests will be safeguarded."
The decision follows a broader push by Uttar Pradesh's urban development department to accelerate housing supply in fast-growing cities. With Ghaziabad's population rising steadily, structured expansions are deemed essential to avoid haphazard sprawl and to provide essential services to new residents.
GDA intends to finalise acquisition agreements by the end of this quarter. Work on the Harnandipuram scheme is slated to begin shortly thereafter, with the first phase targeting completion by mid-2026. Subsequent phases will roll out in stages, guided by demand and infrastructure readiness.
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