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The Unified Master Plan 2031 for Ghaziabad has been approved by the GDA board, marking a key step in the city's development. The plan spans 33,543.1 hectares and supports Transit-Oriented Development along rapid rail, metro lines, and expressways. Key features include mixed-use zones, a Special Area Development near Duhai, and a revised Madhuban Bapudham layout. The PAHAL portal was launched for property-related services. INR 2,384 crore (USD 286 million) was allocated for acquiring land for the Harnandipuram township, with revised compensation rates. Officials believe these steps will enhance infrastructure, improve urban living, and drive Ghaziabad's planned and sustainable growth.
After facing several revisions over the past three years, the Unified Master Plan 2031 for Ghaziabad has finally been approved by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) board. The approval was granted during the 169th board meeting held on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the city's urban planning and development goals. Advertisement
The new plan has been designed to support the implementation of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy, which aims to regulate and guide the growth of infrastructure and real estate along major transport corridors such as the rapid rail network, metro lines, and expressways.
The master plan is set to cover a total developed area of 33,543.1 hectares. Of this, 18,687.8 hectares are located within Ghaziabad, 6,874.9 hectares fall in Modinagar, and 7,980.4 hectares in Loni. According to an official from GDA, the plan will be formally enforced once a gazette notification is issued by the Uttar Pradesh state government, which is expected within a month.
As part of the plan, Transit-Oriented Development zones have been proposed to extend 1.5 km along the rapid rail corridor, covering 4,261.43 hectares. Additionally, a 500-metre stretch around the Red Line and Blue Line metro routes will be included, accounting for another 616.61 hectares. These areas will be developed under the 'mixed-use' land category, with increased Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to encourage residential and commercial growth.
A separate Special Area Development (SAD) zone of 909.82 hectares has also been proposed near the Duhai rapid rail depot. This zone is expected to see focused urban development with a combination of residential, commercial, and institutional infrastructure.
Approval was also granted to a revised layout for the Madhuban Bapudham housing scheme. Under the revised layout, 373 plots situated on cremation ground land have been reallocated.
In addition, the board approved the launch of the Public Access for Housing and Allotment Login (PAHAL) portal. The portal will allow residents and property owners to pay dues, check property ledgers, verify ownership details, download allotment letters, apply for property mutations, and carry out online registration processes. An official stated that this initiative would 'enhance ease of doing business.'
Another important decision involved the reclassification of a 0.431-hectare plot in Galand from agricultural to industrial use, as part of the state government's PLEDGE scheme to promote economic growth and employment.
The board also approved a budget of INR 2,384 crore (approximately USD 286 million) for acquiring 336 hectares of land from five villages-Mathurapur, Shamsher, Champatnagar, Bhanera-Khurd, and Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar-for the planned Harnandipuram township. This budget includes 7% stamp duty and a 1% registration charge.
Land compensation rates were finalised as four times the existing district magistrate (DM) circle rates, in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) Act, 2013. For example, farmers in Mathurapur will receive INR 4,080 per square metre, up from INR 1,020. Similarly, in Shamsher, the rate has been raised to INR 6,760 per sqm from INR 1,690.
Farmers in Champatnagar will be compensated at INR 4,040 per sqm, up from INR 1,010. In Bhanera-Khurd, the new rate will be INR 4,240 per sqm compared to the earlier INR 1,060. The largest parcel of land, totalling 192 hectares, will be acquired in Nangla Feroze-Mohan Nagar, where the revised compensation has been set at INR 7,200 per sqm, an increase from INR 1,800.
With the master plan finally receiving the green light, a clear pathway has been established for Ghaziabad's urban expansion. Officials believe that these changes will not only boost economic activity but will also improve the quality of urban life through better planning and access to services.
As the government moves ahead with formal notifications and ground implementation, a long-awaited vision for sustainable and structured growth in Ghaziabad is now expected to move closer to reality.
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