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UP plans 10,000-acre industrial hub near Jewar airport, satellite town for Agra

Published on: 29 Jun 2026, 07:52 AM

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated work on a 10,000-acre greenfield urban centre in Hathras district under the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority’s (YEIDA) Master Plan 2041. The project is envisioned as a major industrial manufacturing hub linked to the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar.

According to officials, the proposed Hathras Urban Centre is one of four major urban nodes planned by YEIDA along with Aligarh, Mathura and Agra. It will span nearly 4,000 hectares across 50 villages in Hathras and Sasni tehsils.

The authority has appointed RV Engineering Consultants Limited to prepare the master plan using GIS-based mapping technology. The project is designed as a mixed-use industrial and residential satellite town with dedicated zones for industry, housing, commercial-logistics, and green spaces. More than 15% of the planning area has been reserved for green and open spaces to maintain ecological balance.

Officials also stated that the hub will serve as a satellite town for Agra, aiming to ease industrial pressure on the historic city. The proximity to the Jewar airport is expected to boost connectivity and attract investments in manufacturing and logistics sectors.

Source: Indian Express

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