Ghaziabad, May 15 -- The 172nd board meeting of the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) on Thursday cleared a series of mega urban infrastructure and housing projects worth thousands of crores, including an Aerocity near Raj Nagar Extension, an international cricket stadium, expansion of the Harnandipuram housing scheme and advanced fire safety systems for high-rise buildings.

The meeting, chaired by Meerut divisional commissioner and GDA board chairman Bhanu Chandra Goswami, discussed 13 major development agendas aimed at long-term urban expansion and infrastructure growth in the city. Key proposals related to Aerocity, sports infrastructure, group housing, land-use changes, model zoning regulations-2025 and high-tech township projects received approval. Among the biggest announcements was the approval of the Aerocity project over nearly 200.25 hectares in Morta, Ataur and Mevla Agri villages near Raj Nagar Extension. The board sanctioned an estimated budget of Rs 2,813 crore for the project. Land acquisition will be carried out through land pooling, mutual agreement purchases and acquisition under statutory provisions. Officials said the Aerocity will feature residential sectors, commercial hubs, hotels, convention centres, entertainment zones and modern civic infrastructure.

The board also approved the development of an international cricket stadium under a joint venture model between GDA and the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), with both entities sharing equal participation in construction, operations and land development. Officials said the stadium project is expected to create a larger sports and hospitality ecosystem capable of hosting national and international matches. The board also approved Rs 2,179.5 crore for the second phase of the Harnandipuram housing scheme across 125.28 hectares. It further cleared procurement of a 102-metre hydraulic rescue platform, for which GDA has transferred Rs 100 crore to the UP Fire and Emergency Services department.

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