India, April 5 -- The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) on Saturday initiated a 45-day topographic drone survey for its upcoming 521-hectare Harnanipuram township, located behind Raj Nagar Extension near the Delhi-Meerut Road, officials said.

"We are heading toward launching the first phase of the scheme in August. We have initiated a drone survey that will continue for 45 days. The survey will provide information about the area's topography. The results will help us decide on laying out drainage, road, water, and housing areas along with other infrastructure facilities," Nand Kishor Kalal, vice-chairperson of GDA, told HT.

Last year, the GDA proposed 521 hectares for Harnandipuram township across the land of eight villages: Mathura...