Why YEIDA’s 5 Industrial Parks Are Stalled: Land Acquisition Problems and Latest Update

Introduction

The construction of the five industrial parks developed by YEIDA has been held up because of issues related to the acquisition of land. Although these projects were launched a few years ago with the aim of developing industries around Yamuna City, situated near the Noida International Airport, they are still not completed, as more than 100 acres of land are needed for this purpose. In this article, the causes, status, and future prospects of this issue are described in detail.

What Are YEIDA’s Industrial Parks?

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) had designed five themed industrial parks to lure manufacturing and MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) setups. The industrial parks include -

• Medical Devices Park
• Apparel Park
• Handicraft Park
• MSME Park
• Toy Park

These parks will help generate employment, promote industrial development, and boost the economy.

Present Progress of the Parks

Allotment & Land Allocation

• A total of 1,036 acres has been allotted to the five parks.
• 1,080 plots have been allotted, but only 683 lease deeds have been signed.
• Construction activity is present only in 44 plots so far.

Operational Units

In all the parks, only the Medical Devices Park has one operational unit, which manufactures a specialized equipment product.

Why Are the Parks Delayed?

1. Issues in Land Acquisition

There are over 100 acres of land that have not been acquired yet in the parks. Without the complete acquisition of the land by YEIDA, it is impossible for the plots to be allotted to the allottees or for the land to be developed.

2. Formalities and Possession Pending

Some allottees have not completed the formalities of the lease deed or have not taken possession of the land allotted to them. This is resulting in delays in the commencement of the construction process even in regions where the land has been allotted.

3. Court Cases and Legal Issues

There are court cases in some areas of the MSME Park that are resulting in delays in the allotment of the land and development of the plots in the MSME Park.

4. Infrastructure Development Pending

The land acquisition that is pending is also resulting in delays in the development of the infrastructure in the parks, including the internal roads and services.

Park-Wise Summary

Medical Devices Park (Sector 28)

• Launched in April 2022.
• Approximately 100+ acres are still in dispute out of ~350 acres.
• Only one unit is functional in this park.

Apparel Park (Sector 29)

• 33.5 acres are pending acquisition.
• Some plots are under construction, but overall activation is delayed.

Handicraft Park

• ~4.7 acres are unacquired.
• Most plots are allotted, but very few have construction initiated.

MSME & Toy Parks

• MSME Park has two acres unacquired and some court-locked plots.
• Toy Park has ~6.7 acres pending.

What Is Being Done to Speed Up Progress?

• Land Acquisition Efforts

YEIDA has been trying to acquire the scattered land parcels and negotiate with the owners. There has been some success, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

• Nodal Officers & Monitoring

YEIDA has appointed nodal officers to monitor the issues of land possession and help speed up development. The progress is now being regularly monitored.

• Outreach to Industry

The YEIDA officials are reaching out to companies to establish anchor units in these parks. The anchor investments are expected to help speed up development.

Future Outlook

After the acquisition of land and the execution of lease deeds, these industrial parks are expected to have a positive effect on the economy and manufacturing sectors of the region. Connectivity is also expected to improve with the Noida International Airport in the vicinity.

Conclusion

The five industrial parks developed by YEIDA were planned to be major drivers of industrial development in the vicinity of the Noida International Airport. Although some progress has been made in terms of plot allotments and some construction work, there are still some delays due to land acquisition issues. Once these issues are resolved, the industrial parks should be able to become operational.

FAQs

Q1: What are the reasons for the delay in the YEIDA industrial parks?

The reasons for the delay are mainly due to the pending acquisition of land, some formalities not completed by the allottees, and court cases for some plots of land.

Q2: Which of the industrial parks is the most delayed?

The Medical Devices Park is the most delayed, with a substantial area of land yet to be acquired, and only one operational unit.

Q3: How much land is required for the complete development of the parks?

More than 100 acres of land are pending for complete development in all five parks.

Q4: What is being done by YEIDA to overcome this problem?

YEIDA is holding direct talks with the landowners, assigning nodal officers, and marketing the parks to large companies.

Q5: Will these parks attract investments?

Yes, once the land problems are sorted out and the infrastructure is ready, more investments are likely to pour in because of the proximity to the Noida International Airport.