As the local real estate and economy witnesses a huge boost from the upcoming Noida International Airport, set to open in 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop several urban townships.
The Uttar Pradesh government will develop five new cities across 56,000 hectares of land to the east of Noida. These new townships are part of a long-term vision to turn the area around the airport into a major hub for industry, tourism, logistics, and housing over the next decade.
This urban expansion is focused along the Yamuna Expressway and aims to connect Noida with Mathura, Agra, and Bulandshahr — creating a seamless corridor of growth and opportunity.
Five New Cities in UP
Here’s a detailed look at each of the five new towns under UP’s mega expansion plan:
- New Noida (Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region)
- Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida
- Heritage City (Raya Urban Centre)
- Tappal-Bajna Logistics Park & Urban Centre
- New Agra Urban Centre
New Noida (Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region)
Location: Gautam Budh Nagar & Bulandshahr
Area: 20,911 hectares
Key Features
- Part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- Focused on IT, electronics, auto, defence, and renewable energy
- Targets 1.2 million jobs by 2040
- 80 villages already notified for acquisition
Connectivity
- NH-91 GT Road, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Bulandshahr-Jewar Road
- Close to Jewar Airport
- Connected to both Eastern & Western Dedicated Freight Corridors
Current Status
- ₹1,000 crore allocated
- Land assembly team formed
- Aerial survey completed
IITGN (Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida)
Location: Greater Noida
Key Features
- Plug-and-play model
- Round-the-clock electricity, LED lighting, CCTV surveillance, waste management
- Residential + Industrial mixed-use zone
Major Investors
- Haier Electronics, Formi Mobile, J World Electronics
Current Status
- 302 hectares under development
- 18 companies already invested
Heritage City (Raya Urban Centre)
Location: Mathura
Total Area: 11,653 hectares (Heritage City: 750 hectares)
Key Features
- Thematic Krishna-centric development (350 acres)
- Wellness zone: yoga, ayurveda, naturopathy
- Luxury & budget hotels (46 acres each)
- Yamuna waterfront, green parks, convention centre
Tourism Focus: Religious tourism around Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul
Connectivity: 75 km from Noida Airport (~1-hour drive)
Current Status:
- Master Plan 2031 approved
- Land notified by YEIDA
Tappal-Bajna Logistics Park & Urban Centre
Location: Aligarh
Area: 11,104 hectares (Park: 364 acres)
Logistics Focus
- Warehousing for steel, cement, food grains, automobiles
- Repair yards, weighbridges, customs-rail integration
- ₹1,040 crore investment
Phased Development
- Phase 1: 205 acres
- Phase 2: 110 acres
- Phase 3: 48 acres
Proximity
- Just 15 km from Jewar Airport
- Access via Yamuna Expressway
- Catchment: NCR, western UP, Haryana, Rajasthan
New Agra Urban Centre
Location: Along Yamuna Expressway, Agra
Area: 12,200 hectares
Focus Areas
- Tourism & hospitality zone
- Commercial and recreational zones
- Emission control due to Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)
- Improved connectivity with Taj Mahal and nearby monuments
Connectivity: Direct access from Noida via Yamuna Expressway
Current Status
- Master Plan in preparation
- Consultant hired by YEIDA (timeline: 9 months)
Urban Growth: A Seamless Economic Region
The five new cities are strategically designed to complement each other:
- New Noida and IITGN will drive industrialization and job creation
- Heritage City will elevate UP’s cultural and tourism appeal
- Tappal-Bajna will strengthen warehousing and cargo movement
- New Agra will build upon existing global tourism and create new commercial spaces
Together, they will stitch together an urban fabric that seamlessly connects Noida, Mathura, Agra, Bulandshahr, and beyond — all anchored by Noida International Airport and DMIC infrastructure.
