Yamuna Authority Offers Business Opportunities to Farmers

Greater Noida, Jun 11 (KNN) The Yamuna Expressway Authority is opening new avenues for farmers by allowing them to set up industrial units in their own villages. 

The proposal, to be presented at the upcoming board meeting on June 18, aims to empower farmers by letting them utilize their land for businesses.

Under this initiative, the Authority will allot one acre of land per person fr0m notified villages for industrial use. Initially, five villages per development phase will be selected. 

The proposal aims to involve farmers in the industrial growth of the region by giving them permission to establish units on their own land, with access to all basic infrastructure.

Farmers fr0m Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, and Agra — which together account for 923 notified villages — stand to benefit. 

Although purchasing land is allowed, reselling it for non-industrial purposes is prohibited to ensure the land is used productively.

YEIDA CEO Dr. Arunveer Singh stated that the board is likely to approve the proposal, which will create a bridge between agriculture and industry. 

Farmers will be able to apply for land allocation and set up industries aligned with the Authority's plans.

The development of Phase 1 in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Bulandshahr is already underway, while the other four phases are pending. 

This delay is impacting the remaining notified villages. The upcoming board meeting will also address proposals related to residential expansion, petrol pumps, and other infrastructure.

If approved, the initiative will serve as a model for integrating rural landowners into industrial development and fostering local entrepreneurship.

(KNN Bureau)