DMIC Land Grab Fast‑Tracked in Gautambudh Nagar, Seven Villages
The Ministry of Railways has expedited acquisition of 47.14 hectares from seven villages in Dhadri tehsil, Gautambudh Nagar, under DMIC, promising compensation and resettlement to affected farmers.
Land acquisition for the Delhi‑Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) has been accelerated in Gautambudh Nagar. Seven villages will lose a total of 47.1435 hectares to a new multimodal transport hub.
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To hasten the Delhi‑Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, the Ministry of Railways has stepped up the acquisition of private land in Gautambudh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. On 22 June 2026, a notification under Section 20‑E was issued for the purchase of 47.1435 hectares of privately‑owned land spread across seven villages in Dhadri tehsil.
The villages named in the notice are Chithhera, Bisahda, Chandpur, Palla, Patadi, Kathaira and Ramgadhi‑Dhamgarh. The land is slated for use by the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA) to construct a multimodal transport hub (MMTH) and a border road, both critical components of the DMIC’s logistics corridor.
Following the earlier Section 20‑A action, the district administration has now invoked Section 20‑E to speed up the process. Landowners have been instructed to submit any claims or objections within 15 days of the notice. The RLDA, represented by ADMLA Baccu Singh, reiterated that compensation will be calculated based on the higher of the circle rate or the prevailing market price, as stipulated in land‑acquisition rules.
In addition to monetary compensation, the authority has promised benefits related to rehabilitation and resettlement. A proposal to allot developed plots to the displaced farmers, alongside the cash payment, is also under consideration. The final compensation rates are expected to be fixed within the next three months.
The acquired parcel will become a pivotal logistics and connectivity hub for the Noida‑Greater Noida region. By establishing an MMTH, the government aims to accelerate freight movement, reduce transportation costs, and attract new industrial investments. Officials contend that the project will strengthen the industrial corridor stretching from Delhi‑NCR to Mumbai, linking North India’s export capacity directly to western seaports.
Local administration has highlighted the broader economic benefits, noting that the hub is projected to generate employment opportunities and stimulate ancillary industries in the surrounding areas. However, the accelerated acquisition has also raised concerns among farmers about the adequacy of compensation and the timeline for resettlement.
After the grievance‑redressal period ends, the RLDA will proceed with the land‑acquisition formalities and commence construction of the transport hub and associated road infrastructure. The development is part of a larger push by the central government to upgrade the DMIC’s infrastructure network, aiming for faster cargo turnaround and enhanced regional competitiveness.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and local NGOs, have been urged to engage with the RLDA to ensure that the compensation and rehabilitation measures are transparent and fair. The outcome of this acquisition will set a precedent for future land‑acquisition drives linked to the DMIC and other large‑scale infrastructure initiatives across the country.
