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TL;DR: YEIDA has appointed Aarvee to prepare a nine‑month GIS master plan for the 4,000‑ha Hathras Urban City, guiding industrial, MSME, housing and infrastructure growth to 2041. The plan focuses on zoning, cluster development, infrastructure financing and resilience.
Overview: A new master plan for Hathras Urban City
Yamuna Authority (YEIDA) has commissioned Aarvee Engineering Consultants to prepare a comprehensive master plan for the greenfield Hathras Urban City, a nearly 4,000‑hectare urban node planned under Phase II of the Yamuna Expressway Master Plan. The plan, to be developed in GIS format and completed within nine months, will guide land use, infrastructure, industrial growth and housing through 2041.
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Scope and objectives of the master plan
The master plan will:
- Set a long‑term vision and zoning framework to 2041.
- Map industrial, residential, commercial and civic zones using GIS and carrying‑capacity analysis.
- Identify infrastructure upgrades, self‑financing projects and phased investment pathways.
- Recommend policy interventions, implementation mechanisms and a disaster management plan.
Industrial strategy and MSME support
Hathras is being positioned as a major industrial and residential hub with specific emphasis on employment‑intensive sectors. Proposed and targeted industries include agro and food processing, dairy and beverages, carpet manufacturing, ready‑made garments, fabricated metal products, machine tools, electrical appliances and small vehicles. In later phases, advanced manufacturing such as medical and surgical equipment and power‑generation machinery may be encouraged.
The city leverages an existing base of more than 10,000 registered MSME and cottage units—spanning hosiery and garments, glass beads, anklets, handicrafts and metalwork. The master plan targets infrastructure interventions and cluster‑level support to unlock higher productivity, boost exports and create large‑scale employment.
Master plan timeline, process and technical approach
Aarvee will deliver the assignment in phases: an inception report within 15 days, followed by an assessment of the existing situation, vision planning, draft master plan preparation, stakeholder consultations and final approvals. The plan will be prepared in GIS format and aligned with the Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation Guidelines (2014) and the UP Industrial Area Development Act (1976).
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Connectivity, regional role and market access
Hathras is envisioned as a satellite town for Agra and will benefit from proximity to major markets and tourist circuits. Improved connectivity will be a central theme of the master plan—linking logistics nodes, industrial parks and residential precincts to regional transport arteries. For developers and investors assessing transit‑linked growth prospects, context on wider metro and connectivity programmes is useful: Delhi Metro expansion and luxury property hotspots illustrates how transport infrastructure reshapes property demand and investment patterns in nearby urban centres.
Key planning components
- Zoning and land use: Clear land‑use classifications for industry, housing, commerce, green spaces and public facilities.
- Infrastructure assessment: Water, sewerage, power, roads, public transport, and logistics linkages with phased financing models.
- Urban design guidelines: Streetscape standards, mixed‑use nodes, affordable housing quotas and open‑space networks.
- Carrying‑capacity analysis: Population and employment projections, environmental sustainability and natural resource constraints.
- Disaster resilience: Flood, fire and emergency planning integrated into land‑use and infrastructure design.
- Implementation framework: Policy levers, land acquisition strategies, PPP and self‑financing project recommendations.
Why this master plan matters
The Hathras master plan will act as a regional blueprint that coordinates industrial policy, urban services and housing supply. By formalizing zoning, improving infrastructure and nurturing MSME clusters, the plan aims to convert latent local strengths into marketable industrial capacity and employment opportunities. Thoughtful planning will also help balance rapid industrialisation with environmental sustainability and quality of life for residents.
Stakeholders—developers, local industry, financial institutions and civic agencies—should monitor the consultation stages closely. The DPR and final approvals will determine land‑use priorities, the pace of infrastructure delivery and the investment climate for the next two decades.
Next steps and what to watch
Key milestones to follow include the inception report, draft master plan publication, stakeholder consultation outcomes and statutory approvals. The success of Hathras Urban City will depend on coordinated infrastructure financing, cluster support for MSMEs, and adaptive design that responds to changing market and environmental conditions.
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