In a major push to accelerate land compensation for the upcoming Noida International Airport, the district administration has launched a door-to-door campaign across villages in Jewar. The initiative aims to simplify procedures, ensure transparency, and deliver payments to affected farmers within a single day.
The Noida district administration has introduced a proactive outreach programme to expedite compensation for farmers impacted by land acquisition for the airport project.
This new approach replaces the earlier multi-step administrative process, which often took up to a week. By bringing officials directly to villages, authorities are ensuring that farmers receive timely payments without bureaucratic delays.
The campaign began on April 3 and is expected to continue until all eligible beneficiaries are covered.
To streamline the compensation process, daily camps are being organised across 14 villages in the Jewar region. These include:
These camps are designed to bring government services directly to farmers’ doorsteps, eliminating the need for multiple visits to administrative offices.
The initiative focuses on land acquisition for Phases 3 and 4 of the airport project, covering a total of 1,838 hectares.
Farmers are now being compensated at an enhanced rate of ₹4,300 per square metre, along with applicable interest.
This revised rate follows a decision by Yogi Adityanath, who approved a ₹1,200 per sqm increase over the earlier rate of ₹3,100 per sqm.
The hike reflects the government’s recognition of farmers’ contributions to the development of a major infrastructure project that is expected to boost regional economic growth.
One of the key highlights of the initiative is the introduction of a single-day verification and approval system.
Each camp is staffed with essential revenue officials, including:
Farmers can submit their documents on-site, where verification and processing are completed within the same day.
Previously, the process involved multiple levels of approvals—from the lekhpal to the amin, then to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and finally to the Additional District Magistrate (ADM). This multi-layered system often caused delays of five to seven days.
The new streamlined system significantly reduces waiting time and enhances efficiency.
According to district officials, the primary goal of these camps is to ensure transparency and speed in compensation distribution.
The administration has emphasised that all procedures are being carried out in a fair and accountable manner, minimising the chances of errors or disputes.
This initiative is expected to build trust among farmers and encourage smoother land acquisition processes in future phases.
The Noida International Airport project is being developed in multiple phases, with compensation and land acquisition progressing accordingly.
Authorities have confirmed that compensation for Phase 2 has already been successfully completed.
Compensation is currently underway for farmers from seven villages, where approximately 189 hectares of land are being acquired to develop a rehabilitation colony.
Around 1,080 families are being compensated under this phase. Once payments are completed, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority will begin construction of the resettlement colony.
The ongoing camps are primarily targeting Phases 3 and 4 of the project. These phases involve a much larger scale of land acquisition and are expected to impact nearly 16,000 farmer families.
By adopting a door-to-door approach, authorities aim to ensure that all affected families receive their compensation efficiently and without unnecessary delays.
Significant progress has already been made in compensating farmers affected by earlier phases of the project.
As of September 2025, YEIDA had disbursed over ₹8,000 crore to approximately 7,000 farmers for land acquired in Phases 1 and 2.
This large-scale financial outlay highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation for landowners.
The streamlined compensation process is expected to have several positive impacts:
Timely compensation can help farmers reinvest in alternative livelihoods, ensuring minimal disruption to their economic stability.
The Noida International Airport in Jewar is one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Once completed, it is expected to:
Efficient land acquisition and compensation are critical to keeping the project on schedule.
Conclusion: A Step Toward Efficient Governance
The door-to-door compensation drive in Jewar marks a significant step toward improving administrative efficiency and farmer welfare. By simplifying procedures and ensuring quick payouts, the initiative addresses long-standing challenges in land acquisition processes.
As the Noida International Airport project progresses, such measures will play a crucial role in balancing development goals with the interests of local communities.