Noida airport third phase: 42,433 people eligible for hiked land compensation

“Around 300 hectares of the land acquired in the third phase will be allocated to international aerospace manufacturers, which will attract four to five of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing companies, giving a boost to the aerospace industry,” he added.

For the third phase of the airport, the authority plans to acquire 2,053 hectares of land, spread across 14 villages – Neemka Shahjahanpur, Khwajapur, Parohi, Kishorepur, Banwaribans, Jewar Bangar, Muqimpur Shivara, Sabauta, Ahmedpur Chauroli, Dayanatpur, Rohi, Bankapur, Thora, and Ramner.

Among these, most land plots will be acquired in Thora at 639 hectares, followed by Neemka Shahjahanpur (307 hectares), Khwajapur (292 hectares), and Ramner (235 hectares).

According to preliminary estimates, the land acquisition will affect 42,433 people in these 14 villages, including 10,847 children under the age of 18, 16,343 men, and 15,243 women.

In six villages alone, 9,361 families are expected to be displaced as a result of the land acquisition. The highest number of affected farmers is expected from Thora and Ramner, which together account for around 17,000 farmers.

While the first phase of Noida International Airport involved the acquisition of 1,334 hectares, for the second phase, 1,365 hectares were acquired, which included land for an aviation hub and a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility.

When asked, the CEO said a scheme for land parcels for the MRO and aviation industry would be launched soon.