The UP government suggested changes related to zoning regulations for data centres, green areas, healthcare facilities, research centres among others

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Tuesday said the Uttar Pradesh government has approved its Master Plan 2041, for taking forward the development in the catchment area of Noida international airport in Jewar, which is slated to become operational by April-end 2025, and also areas along the Yamuna Expressway.

The authority has addressed many objections raised by the Uttar Pradesh chief town and country planning department regarding the Urban Raya Centre, a key component of Master Plan 2041.

The UP government suggested changes related to zoning regulations for data centres, green areas, healthcare facilities, research centres, transport infrastructure, and Yamuna flood zones, among others.

The Yeida board In January 2024 approved the master plan and sent it to the government for discussions and approval. But the government in July 2024 asked Yeida to make several changes in the master plan and then resend it for approval.

“We made the suggested changes and then resent it for approvals. And finally the government has approved the Master Plan-2041. Now this master plan will guide us in industrial and urban development to cater to the demands created by the airport project,” said Arun Vir Singh, chief executive officer, Yeida.

The Yeida’s notified area is spread over 3,352 square kilometres (sqkm) in six districts of Bulandshahr, Gautam Budh Nagar, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras and Agra.

Master Plan-2041 focuses on Phase 1, covering 759 (sqkm) of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Bulandshahr.