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Vinod Rajput

Vinod Rajput writes on environment, infrastructure, real estate and government policies in Noida and Greater Noida. He has reported on environment and infrastructure in Delhi, Gurgaon and Panchkula in the past.

Articles by Vinod Rajput

Yeida to build a light rail project to link airport with Film City

The 14.6km light rail project has been proposed to provide connectivity between two key destinations, and the mode of transport project will be relatively cost-effective

Noida

Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Noida authority to create corpus fund for civic work

To begin with, the authority has shifted ₹400 crore to this corpus as this amount came from lease rent collection from different allottees

Noida

Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Greater Noida’s integrated industrial development to come under e-surveillance

All citizen services will go online through special software (IITGNL Software Modules), with features like GIS maps, automated billing, and live dashboards

Around 140 high-definition CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed across the township for better safety. (Sunil Ghosh/HT File photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Overdue Faridabad-Noida -Ghaziabad Expressway gets boost

UP and Haryana have decided to split the cost equally for building a crucial 600-metre bridge across the Yamuna River near Noida’s Mangroli village, which will link the expressway to Faridabad

The FNG expressway, first proposed in 1989 to help decongest Delhi roads by allowing motorists to bypass the capital while travelling between the three cities, has seen little progress over 27 years. Officials cited lack of coordination between UP and Haryana and unresolved funding issues—particularly for the Yamuna bridge—as key reasons behind the delay. (Sunil Ghosh/HT File)

Noida

Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Greater Noida

Greater Noida to facelift circular parking ground near India Exposition Centre

The step aims to address traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure issues that crop up during major national and international-level events organised at the India Exposition Centre routinely

The authority has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from architectural and urban planning firms with expertise in designing integrated public spaces that combine structured parking with facilities for large gatherings. (HT File photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 12, 2025 09:44 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida begins work on ramps to link Film City with Yamuna E-way

The work comes ahead of the foundation stone laying for the Film City project, which is expected soon

Yeida has also provided two road links from the 130-metre-wide service road to facilitate ongoing preparations at the site. (HT Archive)

Noida

Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Jaypee buyers protest delay in construction; NCLT hearing soon

Jaypee buyers have also filed an application in the NCLT seeking the constitution of a monitoring committee to ensure timely delivery of units

A few buyers sustained minor injuries while trying to enter the Suraksha office in Wish Town Sector 128. (HT Archive)

Noida

Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida fast-tracks ‘new Agra’ project, to rival Chandigarh in planned development

The proposed New Agra Urban Centre, spanning approximately 12,000 hectares, will focus on industrial, residential, commercial, and tourism-based development

According to Yeida, the detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared by a private consultant and is expected to be completed soon. With the master plan now in place, the next step is to prepare zonal plans and begin land acquisition, officials said. (HT Archive)

Noida

Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Greater Noida

Noida registers FIRs against 7 housing projects for green rules violations

The authority has informed UP regional pollution control board officials about this violation for a suitable action against the management of these societies

The apartment owners associations of these societies, however, said they are adhering to all the laid down rules and treating the waste and sewer as per the prevailing rules. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

NHAI to build ₹270 cr interchange on Yamuna Expressway

Earlier, the Yeida was supposed to construct it but later, it requested the NHAI to build the project, and also sought the UP government’s required approvals for it

The work on a cloverleaf loop (the curved, one-way ramps in a cloverleaf interchange, which allows traffic to move between intersecting highways without crossing the flow of traffic) that will seamlessly connect Yamuna Expressway with the Eastern Peripheral, has been earlier delayed because of non-availability of land. (File photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida okays new E-way alignment to link airport with Ganga Expressway

The project will be carried out with a budget of ₹4,000 crore and the land acquisition of the same is likely to commence any time soon

Officials said that this new e-way will begin from Yeida’s Sector 21, where the international film city project is proposed, and end at the Ganga Expressway near Bulandshahr’s Siyana. (HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida to float tenders to hire builder to finish delayed Sports City projects

The move follows a SC notice to Yeida on a plea filed by the resolution professional (RP) of JAL, challenging an Allahabad HC order that cancelled JAL’s land allotment and transferred it to Yeida

Yeida had originally allotted the land in 2008 for a special development zone centred around sports. JAL was to build a cricket stadium, an F1 track, housing and commercial projects. However, the company failed to deliver and later entered insolvency proceedings. (HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Greater Noida

Noida authority collects ₹533.91 cr from stalled housing projects

The policy offers interest waivers to developers whose projects were halted during the Covid-19 pandemic or due to NGT restrictions

Officials said the total number of projects covered under the December 2023 policy stands at 57. Of these, dues were fully settled in six projects following interest waivers (HT Archive)

Noida

Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Greater Noida: Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The authority is likely to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build this 1.5km stretch that remained incomplete for all these years, causing inconvenience to thousands of daily commuters

The authority will build a central verge, drainage network and also do horticulture work to beautify this road that witnessed frequent road accidents because it was half built, officials said. (HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 05, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

New Noida board boosted to expedite development

Greater Noida's Noida authority adds Bulandshahr officials to its board to boost development of the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad region, covering 80 villages.

Noida

Published on Apr 05, 2025 06:40 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Noida: Two realtors face recovery notices over financial dues

Antriksh Developers and Promoters, the builder of Antriksh Golf View I in Sector 78, has failed to pay ₹273 crore , while GS Promoters owes the authority ₹90 crore

Noida

Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Noida

Noida introduces robotic machines for sewer cleaning

With these machines, the authority will be able to ensure efficient cleaning of the sewer network. The new technology will not only help address this long-standing civic issue but also ensure that residents no longer have to endure prolonged delays in getting their sewers cleaned

The HomoSEP robot homogenises hardened sludge in sewer lines using a custom-developed rotary blade mechanism. It then extracts the sludge using an integrated suction system. (HT PHOTO)

Noida

Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:56 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Noida

Noida, Gr Noida approve ₹30 cr each for firefighting equipment

The Noida authority allocates ₹30 crore for firefighting equipment, plans workshops on fire safety, and surveys areas for compliance amid rising fire incidents.

Noida

Updated on Apr 02, 2025 10:32 PM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Soon at GIP mall: Mythology, sports, snow themed parks

The authority, however, clarified that the project would only be approved once the company -- Entertainment City Limited -- clears its outstanding dues

According to the plan, the theme park will be divided into four sections, with the first section featuring India’s largest mythology-based park, inspired by the Mahabharata and Ramayana, with various themed rides and a Ramayana-inspired Pushpak Viman (flying chariot) attraction. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Noida to build a new corridor to decongest Noida-Greater Noida Expressway

The authority to build either a 35km eight-lane road parallel to Yamuna embankment or a 35km six-lane elevated road from Kalindi Kunj barrage to the Yamuna Expressway, whichever is a better option

Noida

Published on Mar 31, 2025 11:55 PM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida forms team to work on pending JAL housing projects in Gautam Budh Nagar

Yeida forms a committee to address stalled housing projects by Jaiprakash Associates, ensuring homebuyers get justice as per court orders.

Other Cities

Published on Mar 31, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Greater Noida

Noida: UP registry dept opens on Sunday for Navratri rush

Property buyers were delighted after their registry was executed and process to transfer title was completed successfully

People at the Uttar Pradesh Stamp and Registration office on Sunday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Mar 31, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida okays ₹9,991 cr budget, property to get costly

Yeida has hiked the allotment rates for all the categories including residential, commercial, industrial, group housing, institutional and other categories too

During Friday’s board meeting, it was also decided that compensation to farmers for land acquisition would be increased from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,100 per sqm to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,300 per sqm. (HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Noida okays ₹8,732 cr budget; hikes land allotment rates by 6%

Noida Authority in its board meeting took several decisions, including approving the budget for 2025-26 and increasing the land allotment rates

Noida

Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Yeida to increase land rates to appease protesting farmers

Yeida will increase land purchase rates for farmers to ₹4,300/sqm amid protests, aligning with rates for Noida Airport land acquisitions.

Noida

Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:08 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

UP Govt ’s approval to Master Plan 2031 phase-2 for new development: Yeida

Yeida aims to develop urban areas considering the future requirements in these areas falling in the catchment area of Noida International Airport, slated to be operational in April, 2025

Yeida will work for the rapid infrastructure and urban development in Mathura, Agra, Aligarh, and Hathras, taking the major industrial, residential, and commercial projects to the next stage. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:46 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Noida authority to hold its board meeting on March 28

These officials deliberate and decide upon the agendas proposed by the different departments of the Noida authority and subsequently, the authority implements the decisions

The authority has started finalising the agendas to be discussed during the meeting and for approval of the same for a smooth execution of developmental works. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Greater Noida plans to act against guilty officials over land allotment

Based on a committee’s findings, Greater Noida authority has recommended suspension of five officials including an OSD, senior manager and tehsildar among others

The move to investigate into two cases of land allotments related to procedural lapses and potential corruption follows government directives and a high court order. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

No water at Okhla sanctuary, UP irrigation dept under fire

The Uttar Pradesh irrigation department has drained out water from the Okhla Bird Sanctuary to repair the gates of the Okhla barrage

The dried up Okhla Bird Sanctuary on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Jasjeev Gandhiok

CBI files FIRs against Noida developers over Sports City irregularities

CBI filed FIRs against Noida Sports City developers over land allotment irregularities, alleging ₹9,000 crore loss to the state, prompting a high court investigation.

Noida

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 10:57 PM IST

ByVinod Rajput

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Vinod Rajput

Vinod Rajput writes on environment, infrastructure, real estate and government policies in Noida and Greater Noida. He has reported on environment and infrastructure in Delhi, Gurgaon and Panchkula in the past.

The 14.6km light rail project has been proposed to provide connectivity between two key destinations, and the mode of transport project will be relatively cost-effective

To begin with, the authority has shifted ₹400 crore to this corpus as this amount came from lease rent collection from different allottees

All citizen services will go online through special software (IITGNL Software Modules), with features like GIS maps, automated billing, and live dashboards

UP and Haryana have decided to split the cost equally for building a crucial 600-metre bridge across the Yamuna River near Noida’s Mangroli village, which will link the expressway to Faridabad

The step aims to address traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure issues that crop up during major national and international-level events organised at the India Exposition Centre routinely

The work comes ahead of the foundation stone laying for the Film City project, which is expected soon

Jaypee buyers have also filed an application in the NCLT seeking the constitution of a monitoring committee to ensure timely delivery of units

The proposed New Agra Urban Centre, spanning approximately 12,000 hectares, will focus on industrial, residential, commercial, and tourism-based development

The authority has informed UP regional pollution control board officials about this violation for a suitable action against the management of these societies

Earlier, the Yeida was supposed to construct it but later, it requested the NHAI to build the project, and also sought the UP government’s required approvals for it

The project will be carried out with a budget of ₹4,000 crore and the land acquisition of the same is likely to commence any time soon

The move follows a SC notice to Yeida on a plea filed by the resolution professional (RP) of JAL, challenging an Allahabad HC order that cancelled JAL’s land allotment and transferred it to Yeida

The policy offers interest waivers to developers whose projects were halted during the Covid-19 pandemic or due to NGT restrictions

The authority is likely to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build this 1.5km stretch that remained incomplete for all these years, causing inconvenience to thousands of daily commuters

Greater Noida's Noida authority adds Bulandshahr officials to its board to boost development of the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad region, covering 80 villages.

Antriksh Developers and Promoters, the builder of Antriksh Golf View I in Sector 78, has failed to pay ₹273 crore , while GS Promoters owes the authority ₹90 crore

With these machines, the authority will be able to ensure efficient cleaning of the sewer network. The new technology will not only help address this long-standing civic issue but also ensure that residents no longer have to endure prolonged delays in getting their sewers cleaned

The Noida authority allocates ₹30 crore for firefighting equipment, plans workshops on fire safety, and surveys areas for compliance amid rising fire incidents.

The authority, however, clarified that the project would only be approved once the company -- Entertainment City Limited -- clears its outstanding dues

The authority to build either a 35km eight-lane road parallel to Yamuna embankment or a 35km six-lane elevated road from Kalindi Kunj barrage to the Yamuna Expressway, whichever is a better option

Yeida forms a committee to address stalled housing projects by Jaiprakash Associates, ensuring homebuyers get justice as per court orders.

Property buyers were delighted after their registry was executed and process to transfer title was completed successfully

Yeida has hiked the allotment rates for all the categories including residential, commercial, industrial, group housing, institutional and other categories too

Noida Authority in its board meeting took several decisions, including approving the budget for 2025-26 and increasing the land allotment rates

Yeida will increase land purchase rates for farmers to ₹4,300/sqm amid protests, aligning with rates for Noida Airport land acquisitions.

Yeida aims to develop urban areas considering the future requirements in these areas falling in the catchment area of Noida International Airport, slated to be operational in April, 2025

These officials deliberate and decide upon the agendas proposed by the different departments of the Noida authority and subsequently, the authority implements the decisions

Based on a committee’s findings, Greater Noida authority has recommended suspension of five officials including an OSD, senior manager and tehsildar among others

The Uttar Pradesh irrigation department has drained out water from the Okhla Bird Sanctuary to repair the gates of the Okhla barrage

CBI filed FIRs against Noida Sports City developers over land allotment irregularities, alleging ₹9,000 crore loss to the state, prompting a high court investigation.

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