YEIDA's Master Plan 2041 adds 46 new sectors to Yamuna City, covering a total of 36,000 acres.
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has finalized its Master Plan 2041, marking a massive strategic expansion of "Yamuna City." The plan covers a staggering 36,000 acres (approx. 32,000 hectares) and introduces 46 new sectors, bringing the total number of sectors in the authority’s jurisdiction to 98. This is not merely an extension of the previous 2031 plan; it is a fundamental shift toward an "Aerotropolis" model, where the city’s economy and layout are entirely anchored by the Noida International Airport at Jewar.
Key Structural Highlights & Zoning
- Massive Land Allocation: Of the total planning area, approximately 35% is reserved for green spaces, ensuring a sustainable urban form. Industrial zones account for 23%, while residential areas comprise roughly 20%.
- 46 New Sectors: These include critical industrial clusters (Sectors 8A through 8F), multi-use sectors (Sectors 7, 8, and 31B), and specialized hospitality zones (Sectors 23G, 23I, and 23E) to cater to the expected tourist and business influx.
- Service Master Plan: YEIDA has initiated a comprehensive survey and RFP for a "Service Master Plan" to design sewerage, drainage, and water supply systems capable of supporting the city’s infrastructure needs for the next 100 years.
- Transport Corridors: The plan features advanced road networks with corridors as wide as 180m, 130m, and 100m to handle heavy industrial traffic and integrated public transit like Metro Neo and dedicated cycle tracks.
Economic Pillars & Signature ProjectsMaster Plan 2041 integrates several high-profile "megaprojects" designed to generate an employment surplus:
- Olympic Park & Film City: Dedicated zones in Sectors 21 and 22F/23B for global-standard sports and media production.
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs): The creation of "Japanese City" (Sector 5A) and "Korean City" (Sector 4A) to attract international foreign direct investment (FDI) in electronics and EV manufacturing.
- Medical Device & Semiconductor Parks: North India’s first Medical Device Park (Sector 28) and a large-scale semiconductor hub are core to the industrial strategy.
- Smart Village Integration: 29 existing villages are being upgraded into "Smart Villages," ensuring that the local rural population benefits from modern sewer, water, and road systems without losing their cultural identity.
Real Estate & Investment NuancesFor investors, the 2041 plan provides high legal clarity and reduces the risk of unauthorized developments. The focus has moved toward Phase 2 development, which expands toward the Agra end and includes the Raya Urban Centre (Heritage City). With the airport becoming operational, land values in notified villages and residential sectors like Sector 22D are projected to see significant appreciation as the city transitions from a peripheral region to a global economic engine.
