The ambitious Ganga Expressway, spanning from Meerut to Prayagraj, is making rapid strides in its construction. The government aims to complete the mega-infrastructure project before the grand Kumbh 2025 event. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has been spearheading this venture and has provided explicit directives to the construction companies to ensure the timely completion of the project.
Meerut, a pivotal city in the project, has been the first in line to complete the necessary land acquisitions. A series of transactions, including land registrations and title transfers, have been promptly finalized and submitted to the UPEIDA for validation.
More than 1,100 farmers from nine villages within the district have willingly given up their lands for the expressway’s development. This land, collectively amounting to around 180 hectares, encompasses various agricultural, residential, and other natural terrains. Accelerated acquisition procedures between the village of Bijauli and the Hapur district have been prioritized, ensuring that farmers are adequately compensated. In total, a substantial sum exceeding 600 crores has been dispensed as recompense to the landowners.
Meerut has indeed been a testament to the rapid progression of the project, effectively completing its acquisition and registration process at a commendable pace. The deed registrations, complete with title transfers, were promptly sent to UPEIDA for approval. Following Meerut’s commendable efficiency, districts such as Hapur, Bulandshahr, and Amroha too have concluded their land acquisition processes. However, in other districts, the sale documents for the acquired lands have not yet been presented to the UPEIDA.
Highlighting the significant milestones achieved, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of UPEIDA, Shrihari Pratap Shahi, has issued official communications to the district’s administrative head, DM Deepak Meena. Meena has confirmed that the essential land acquisition for the expressway is complete, and the sale documents have been duly presented to UPEIDA for approval.
This massive infrastructural project promises not only to enhance connectivity within Uttar Pradesh but also to add significant value to the state’s economic and social fabric. With such dedicated efforts and milestones being achieved, the Ganga Expressway is poised to be a monumental achievement for the region.
