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Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ghaziabad: Survey to draw plan for transit zones along RRTS corridor begins
Ghaziabad: A survey has been initiated to prepare a zonal plan for the transit-oriented development (TOD) zones along the corridor of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), and it's being coordinated by the Ghaziabad Development Authority and officials of the NCR Transport Corporation (NCRTC) that is developing the RRTS project, officials said on Tuesday. The RRTS project spans 82km to link three cities: Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut with the Namo Bharat trains. Of the 24 stations, Ghaziabad has eight fully functional RRTS stations. (HT Photos) On Monday, the GDA and the NCRTC officials following a meeting decided that all help will be extended for smooth preparation of the plan. Officials said that the zonal plan is being prepared by an NCRTC hired consultant. GDA media coordinator Rudresh Shukla said that the NCRTC has been tasked to prepare a zonal plan for the TOD zones along the RRTS corridors. 'The survey for the zonal plan has been initiated, and GDA will provide all help to ensure that the consultant gets access to all details including that of the Master Plan.' The RRTS project spans 82km to link three cities: Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut with the Namo Bharat trains. Of the 24 stations, Ghaziabad has eight fully functional RRTS stations. The eight RRTS stations in Ghaziabad are at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Muradnagar, Modinagar (south), and Modinagar (north) GDA officials said the TOD zones have been defined as an influence zone area within a 1.5km radius from the existing RRTS stations in Ghaziabad. The TOD zones along eight RRTS stations have been defined according to the state government's TOD policy and also made part of the draft Master Plan 2031 by GDA. Puneet Vats, chief public relation officer of NCRTC, said: 'The process for preparation of the zonal plan has been initiated, and it is expected to get complete within a year.' The Uttar Pradesh government's TOD policy, notified in 2022, has defined TOD zones, or mixed land use zones, for the development of residential, commercial, and other types of construction. 'The zonal plan for the TOD zones will also include two special development areas (SDA) which are proposed near the RRTS corridor,' Shukla added. According to officials, one of the SDAs is about 510.56 hectares and proposed in Guldhar, while the other is about 549.5 hectares in Duhai. These two areas will also have provisions for a higher floor area ratio and mixed land use like the influence zones. The zonal plans are subordinate plans attached to a master plan. While the master plan focuses on the macro-level plan for a city, the zonal plans focus on specific micro details of land usages, infrastructure facilities, and development within a zone.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
8 years on, Madhuban Bapudham rail overbridge may be ready this year
Ghaziabad: In the works since 2017, the 600m-long railway overbridge in Madhuban Bapudham may finally see the light of day by the end of this year. The GDA-mandated project is being executed by two agencies – UP Bridge Corporation and Indian Railways – and has missed several deadlines over fund crisis, delayed clearances, and a lack of consensus between the agencies. GDA official Rudresh Shukla said that the agencies have now assured that the project will be completed soon. "The UP Bridge Corporation, which is developing the approach road on both sides of the rail overbridge, has completed about 80% of the work, while the railway has drawn up a plan for the rail overbridge, which will start shortly," he said. The rail overbridge is planned to be 45m wide and 600m long and will offer a much-needed link between Madhuban Bapudham on one side and Meerut Road and Hapur on the other. Currently, residents of Madhuban Bapudham must take a detour of about 14 km to reach Delhi and Meerut to reach the township. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The link will also improve connectivity for Govindpuram, Swarnjyantipuram, Rahispur, and Harsaon areas. With improved connectivity in the area, GDA's Madhuban Bapudham housing scheme, which is spread over an area of 1,234 acres with 11,680 HIG, MIG, and LIG flats, will find more buyers, officials said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 7 All-Inclusive Destinations That Accept Credit Card Rewards Liseer Learn More Undo Delays so far have led to a cost escalation of more than 20%. While the railway initially pegged an estimate of Rs 26 crore for the overbridge, since 2017, the cost has gone up to over Rs 34 crore. The Train Vehicle Unit (TUV) model was employed to provide cost estimates, which is measured at a crossing by multiplying the number of trains with the number of road vehicles passing over the level crossing in 24 hours. Its final computation led to the current cost estimates. Costs for the approach road, which the UP Bridge Corporation is constructing, have also gone up to Rs 53 crore. The project has been embroiled in delays, first because the design of the overbridge had to be altered and later due to a shortage of funds. As per norms, if the cost escalation for a project is 20% or more, it has to get approval from the GDA board. The board granted approval for the same last year with a direction to expedite the work.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GDA finalises consultant for Harnandipuram township DPR, starts land purchase
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has finalised and awarded work for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for the authority's proposed Harnandipuram township to be developed near Delhi-Meerut road to a private consultant. The DPR for phase 1 is expected to be completed within two months, officials said on Tuesday. The Harnandipuram township will come up behind Raj Nagar Extension, and GDA also plans to connect it with a 2km elevated road which will further connect to existing 10.3km Hindon elevated road. (Sakib Ali/HT Photos) 'The GDA has selected a private agency and has also issued a work order for preparation of the DPR for phase 1. The GDA has also started direct purchase of land from farmers for phase 1 of the township,' said GDA's media coordinator Rudresh Shukla, adding that the GDA floated a request for proposal for hiring a consultant for the work of DPR in April. 'The consultant has assured us that the DPR for phase 1 will be completed within two months. The new township will have features like easy accessibility to nearby modes of transport like the Metro and the Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS), smart street-lighting, power management, including the use of solar energy, and will also focus on women's safety,' said Shukla. In a move to incentivise cooperation, GDA had on March 29 announced that farmers would be compensated at four times the circle rate for land in the five villages earmarked for the first phase. The township is planned across approximately 521 hectares, with phase 1 involving the purchase of around 336.84 hectares from five villages — Mathurapur, Shamsher, Champat Nagar, Bhaneda Khurd, and Nagla Firozpur Mohan. In total, land will be procured from eight villages in successive phases. According to officials, the township's proximity to Delhi-Meerut Road and the RRTS corridor is expected to enhance its connectivity and appeal. To be sure, in order to boost the prospects of its proposed Harnandipuram township, the GDA is planning a new elevated road to facilitate smooth and signal-free movement of commuters to Delhi. The authority already has a four-lane 10.3km Hindon elevated road that starts from the Karhera rotary near Raj Nagar Extension and goes signal-free up to UP-Gate which is UP's border with East Delhi near Ghazipur. The travel time on the Hindon elevated road is about 10-12 minutes. The GDA officials said that they wish to give residents of Harnandipuram a direct connectivity to Delhi. The scheme will come up behind the Raj Nagar Extension. The new elevated road will take commuters from Harnandipuram to the Karhera Rotary, from where they can take the 10.3km Hindon elevated road to reach the East Delhi border.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GDA seeks ₹2,400 cr for 21 infrastructure projects
Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has submitted a list of 21 infrastructure projects to the Uttar Pradesh housing and urban planning department and sought ₹2,441.9 crore as funds for their execution, officials said Wednesday. Officials said a demand was raised to seek funds under the 16th Finance Commission. The list of projects includes demand for funds for major projects like the Metro extension from Sector 62, Noida to Sahibabad, for construction of slip roads of the Hindon elevated road; for multi-level automated parking in Raj Nagar District Centre; for redevelopment and beautification of 124 acres of city forest at Karhera; and for development of different zonal plan roads, among other facilities. 'The list of 21 projects and the funds required has been sent to state officials. The GDA has only sought the construction costs involved, and the land costs would be borne by the authority,' said GDA media coordinator Rudresh Shukla. The discussions about funds were held during a video conference on May 14, officials said. Senior UP housing board officials recently visited Ghaziabad, and sought construction of two slip roads to join the 10.3 kilometre (km) Hindon elevated road. Under the plan, the GDA has proposed to build two ramps on the Hindon Elevated Road - an entry ramp in Indirapuram on the carriageway from Raj Nagar Extension to UP Gate and an exit ramp in Vasundhara on the carriageway from UP Gate to Raj Nagar Extension. The GDA has sought ₹200 crore funds to execute the project. As regards the Metro extension, the plans have been underway since 2020, but the denial of funding by the state government has hindered the project. In January 2020, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) submitted two detailed project reports (DPRs) to GDA -- one of ₹1,517 crore for the Sector 62 to Sahibabad route, and the other of ₹1,808.22 crore for the Vaishali to Mohan Nagar route. In 2023, the authority decided to go ahead with the Sector 62 to Sahibabad route. The UP government had denied funds for the link in January 2023. Later, in May 2023, it again declined the authority's request for 50% funding for the proposed Metro Link. In January 2024, the DMRC submitted revised cost estimates of ₹1,873.31 crore for this route. The GDA in its list has now sought funds of ₹1,873.31 crore for the Metro extension. 'Since GDA has limited funds, it has sought funding for these 21 projects from the Centre's 16th Finance Commission. The authority, with a lot of effort, was able to settle its two major loans amounting to about ₹1,500 crore in April. So, we now intend to go ahead with these projects,' Shukla added.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
GDA starts widening 3km RNE stretch to unclog housing hub
Ghaziabad: Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has started revamp work on a 2.7km stretch in Raj Nagar Extension. The township, developed in the early 2000s, has grown exponentially in-terms of population over the last couple decades, but the infrastructure has come under strain. The road connects Delhi-Meerut Road through GT Road via Hindon Elevated Road. Under this project, the stretch will be widened to 24m from its current width of 6m. "This will give much-needed relief to end congestion in the township. The total station survey was conducted by GDA's land acquisition and engineering department, who estimated the cost of construction to be Rs 31 crore. Land will also be acquired, which the development authority will directly acquire from owners at a mutually agreed rate," said GDA official Rudresh Shukla. Vehicles travelling from Delhi and Noida that enter Ghaziabad through Muradnagar and Modinagar travel through the stretch to reach the Hindon civil terminal and the elevated road. "The stretch, once developed, will also be connected to the outer ring road, which on one side will connect the proposed Harnandipuram township and the Hindon elevated road on the other side," Shukla said. Last month, GDA set in motion another plan to connect RNE with Noornagar in two phases. In the first phase, a 750m long and 18m wide stretch will be constructed while the second phase involves the construction of a 350m long and 24m wide stretch. The second stretch will be abutting the embankment along the Hindon river. As per estimates, Rs 32 crore will be spent on acquiring land from the farmers, and an additional Rs 10 crore will be needed for the construction of the road. Additionally, as part of measures to decongest the RNE roundabout, the UP Bridge Corporation had constructed a flyover in the area in 2019. The 586m long and 11m wide flyover provided some respite to commuters, but since 2019, the population influx necessitated the need for a bypass. Officials have said that the 6km bypass set to come up here will become operational in six months' time. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
