Mohali, July 17 -- The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has taken a major step towards expanding its flagship Aerotropolis township by initiating the award process for the acquisition of nearly 3,536 acres of land spread across eight villages.

The award process in land acquisition is the formal administrative procedure where a competent authority or district collector determines the compensation and rehabilitation benefits to landowners for the acquired land. According to sources, the award has been decided at award priced between Rs.6 crore and Rs.9 crore per acre.

The land is being acquired for the development of Aerotropolis pockets E, F, G, H, I and J, being developed around Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airpor...