Noida: The Noida Authority has created three administrative circles—Circles 11, 12 and 14—for the development of New Noida, formally known as the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). The move is aimed at overseeing land acquisition, preventing encroachment and facilitating development across the proposed city, which is planned to cover 209.11 square kilometres and accommodate a population of six lakh.
According to the reported administrative arrangements, the authority has assigned Circle 11 to General Manager S.P. Singh, while General Manager A.K. Arora will oversee Circles 12 and 14. An office order regarding the allocation of responsibilities has been issued.
The authority will appoint senior managers and managers to the three circles. Their responsibilities will include preventing unauthorised construction and supporting development activities in their respective areas.
New Noida to Be Developed in Four Phases
The New Noida master plan covers 20,911.29 hectares, equivalent to 209.11 square kilometres. The city is planned to be developed in four phases between 2023 and 2041.
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The proposed development schedule is as follows:
- Phase 1 (2023–2027): Development of 3,165 hectares.
- Phase 2 (2027–2032): Development of 3,798 hectares.
- Phase 3 (2032–2037): Development of 5,908 hectares.
- Phase 4 (2037–2041): Development of 8,230 hectares.
Officials have indicated that preparations are being made to begin work under the first phase, whose scheduled completion period is approaching.
The four phases together cover the entire planned area of 20,911 hectares, with land earmarked for development over the successive implementation periods.
Land to Be Acquired from 80 Villages
The New Noida project is planned across land covering 80 villages. The authority intends to acquire land from farmers through mutual consent, following a compensation framework modelled on arrangements used by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority.
The compensation and additional land benefits are proposed to differ between the first two phases and the later phases.
Proposed Compensation and Land Benefits
- Phases 1 and 2: Compensation rates and a benefit of a 6% abadi plot are to follow the Greater Noida Authority’s model.
- Phases 3 and 4: Compensation rates and a benefit of a 7% abadi plot are to follow the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority’s model.
The abadi plot benefit refers to a portion of land allocated to eligible landowners under the applicable land acquisition or land purchase arrangements.
The proposed framework is intended to guide land purchases from farmers across the project’s different phases.
GIS Mapping to Guide Urban Planning
Geospatial data analysis and a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based map are expected to play an important role in determining how land will be used across New Noida.
According to the source report, the mapping exercise will help guide decisions on the location of residential, industrial and institutional areas, as well as the development of the road network and protection of water bodies.
The planned mapping will therefore inform the spatial organisation of the city, including the distribution of different land-use categories and the treatment of existing water resources.
Administrative Circles to Monitor Development
The creation of Circles 11, 12 and 14 establishes designated administrative responsibilities for overseeing activities related to New Noida’s development.
With senior managers and managers to be appointed to these circles, the authority plans to strengthen monitoring of unauthorised construction and coordinate development work within the designated areas.
The project is planned to extend across 20,911.29 hectares and is intended to accommodate a population of six lakh when developed.
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