YEIDA adds 55 more villages to its growth story

The fate of 55 more villages will change as they will now be part of UP's growth story.

Yogi Adityanath-led UP government has added 55 villages from Khurja and Secunderabad tehsil areas in Bulandshahr district to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) territory. Thus taking the total number of notified villages in the territory to 1,242.

With this, the authority area has been extended to the Delhi-Howrah railway route, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and new Noida. The scope of logistics and warehousing and cargo hubs would increase, according to officials.

A proposal to construct a new line to connect Chola to Noida International Airport to cover 16 kms has been sent to the railway ministry. A cargo terminal is also being developed at the airport to ease the movement of goods.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yamuna Development Authority, Dr Arunveer Singh said the development outline will be prepared by including the newly notified area in the Master Plan 2041.

He said six districts -- Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura and Agra -- have been included in the Yamuna authority area.

While Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandshahr are part of the National Capital Region (NCR), the others are included under the Phase II and III of the authority.

Singh said after its expansion, the authority area has now been connected with the railways. Chola is connected to Sikandarpur Railway Station and Gangraul Halt.

By joining the dedicated freight corridor, the limits of the Yamuna authority area near Vair Railway Station have been connected to new Noida, he said.

The authority will develop industrial, residential, institutional and commercial sectors in the notified area, he said.

Priority will be given to this area due to its logistics and warehousing opportunities as it is located between a railway station and an airport, he said.

How it Will Change the Fate of a Place?

This development can change the fortunes of the 55 villages as it increases economic opportunities, boost tourism and trade.

Places with good connectivity are more likely to attract businesses and investors, leading to the growth of the local economy.

When goods and services can be transported quickly and easily, businesses can expand their reach, increase sales, and create more jobs.

It will also increase property values in the surrounding area. This can benefit homeowners and businesses, as well as local governments, which can collect more property taxes.