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In UP Cabinet meet, Metropolitan Corporation for Noida discussed

Noida, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, was established 50 years ago under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976

2 min readLucknowUpdated: Jan 29, 2026 08:04 PM IST

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The formation of a Metropolitan Corporation for Noida, marks a major shift in the city’s governance structure. (File Photo)

Among the proposals discussed during the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet meeting on Thursday was a Metropolitan Corporation in Noida, for improved urban services for residents, said sources, as directed by the Supreme Court.

Last year, the apex court had asked the UP government to consider a Metropolitan Corporation for NOIDA Authority (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority) region to make it more citizen-centric.

“The Supreme Court had directed to place it [the proposal] before the government… about the kind of governance model for NOIDA, and one of the suggestions was to consider a Metropolitan Corporation. The Cabinet found that in view of the existing legal structure of NODIA, status quo should continue,” said Alok Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department, Uttar Pradesh.

Sources informed that NOIDA was formed under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976, which does not provide for the creation of a Metropolitan Corporation. The formation of the Corporation, sources said, would require changes to certain legal provisions and it was, thus, decided to maintain status quo.

When and why was Noida created?

Noida, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, was established 50 years ago with the primary objective of promoting industrial, residential, and commercial development in an organised manner. The aim was to ensure planned industrial development in the designated area, attract investment, foster entrepreneurship, generate employment, and create an integrated township with civic amenities and world-class infrastructure.

Its day-to-day activities are run by an appointed IAS officer in his role as its Chief Executive Officer. It covers 81 revenue villages and a total of about 20,316 hectares of land.

As of now, Noida does not have a separate municipal body that performs daily civic functions, like dealing with garbage, street lighting, sewerage and public health, among other issues. Instead, the development authority is also undertaking civic functions.

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Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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