Peripheral roads will be constructed around 20 villages near the Noida Expressway to clearly demarcate abadi plots using satellite imagery, a move aimed at preventing encroachment on land owned by the Noida Authority, as published by The Economic Times.
This initiative is part of key recommendations made by a committee established by the Uttar Pradesh government in February last year. The committee was tasked with addressing farmers’ demands for additional compensation and the development of residential plots on land acquired for industrial projects.
The committee submitted its report in August, urging the Noida Authority to conduct physical surveys and delineate the boundaries of these villages within three months, adhering to the amended 2011 Rural Population Site Rules.
Detailed surveys have commenced for the 20 villages, using satellite imagery from 2011 to determine their original boundaries. Shahpur Govardhan and Jhatta villages have already been surveyed. However, findings reveal that village boundaries have expanded by 1.5 to 2 times compared to the original cutoff date of June 30, 2011.
Another key recommendation involves enforcing the increased leaseback regularization limit, which was previously raised from 450 square meters to 1,000 square meters. This adjustment will play a critical role in defining village boundaries and addressing land-use concerns.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M highlighted that villages surrounded by developed sectors would not require new peripheral roads. However, villages located along the expressway and in newer development zones would benefit significantly from the construction of these roads.
The initiative also aims to address longstanding demands from farmers, who have been engaged in protests since 2019. Farmers have sought increased abadi land quotas, better rehabilitation measures, jobs for their children, commercial use of residential plots, and enhanced healthcare facilities.
In December, the government formed another committee to oversee the implementation of the recommendations, further underscoring its commitment to resolving these issues.
To ensure timely progress, the CEO has directed the land records department, work circle, and planning department to expedite survey work for population and peripheral areas.
Officials emphasized that these measures, including constructing peripheral roads and increasing settlement limits, aim to safeguard farmers’ interests, prevent encroachment, and support sustainable development across the region.
This comprehensive plan is expected to bring significant improvements to the management of land and resources, addressing both development and stakeholders’ concerns effectively.