Punjab To Acquire 11,103 Acres In Mohali And New Chandigarh

02 Apr 2026 CW Team

The acquisition process will follow statutory procedures under relevant land laws and will involve issuing notices and undertaking surveys to identify plots. Compensation arrangements will be determined as per state rules and assessed to ensure compliance with legal requirements. The government expects the process to include consultations with affected landowners and local bodies. Independent valuations will guide compensation figures and settlement timelines.

Authorities have identified key tracts around Mohali and New Chandigarh for integrated development that is expected to include transport corridors, public utilities and social infrastructure. The consolidated land parcels are intended to facilitate planned expansion and avoid piecemeal development that can undermine service delivery. The approach aims to enable coordinated investment and faster implementation of projects. Design standards will aim to improve resilience and service delivery.

Planners said coordinated acquisition will also help secure land for affordable housing and institutional needs while supporting economic activity in the region. The initiative is consistent with broader urbanisation and development strategies that prioritise accessible infrastructure and long term planning. Local administrations will work with technical agencies to prepare detailed plans and project appraisals. Environmental and social safeguards will be integrated into project preparation.

Stakeholders will monitor timelines and implementation to ensure that benefits reach communities and that any grievances are addressed through established procedures. The government has signalled a focus on delivering infrastructure that can catalyse growth while balancing social and environmental concerns. Further announcements are expected as the acquisition and planning process advances. Officials will publish updates as milestones are reached.

The Punjab government has decided to acquire 11,103 acres in Mohali and New Chandigarh for an infrastructure push. The land will support planned infrastructure, housing and institutional development across the region. The move is intended to meet rising demand for urban services and planned growth. The acquisition process will follow statutory procedures under relevant land laws and will involve issuing notices and undertaking surveys to identify plots. Compensation arrangements will be determined as per state rules and assessed to ensure compliance with legal requirements. The government expects the process to include consultations with affected landowners and local bodies. Independent valuations will guide compensation figures and settlement timelines. Authorities have identified key tracts around Mohali and New Chandigarh for integrated development that is expected to include transport corridors, public utilities and social infrastructure. The consolidated land parcels are intended to facilitate planned expansion and avoid piecemeal development that can undermine service delivery. The approach aims to enable coordinated investment and faster implementation of projects. Design standards will aim to improve resilience and service delivery. Planners said coordinated acquisition will also help secure land for affordable housing and institutional needs while supporting economic activity in the region. The initiative is consistent with broader urbanisation and development strategies that prioritise accessible infrastructure and long term planning. Local administrations will work with technical agencies to prepare detailed plans and project appraisals. Environmental and social safeguards will be integrated into project preparation. Stakeholders will monitor timelines and implementation to ensure that benefits reach communities and that any grievances are addressed through established procedures. The government has signalled a focus on delivering infrastructure that can catalyse growth while balancing social and environmental concerns. Further announcements are expected as the acquisition and planning process advances. Officials will publish updates as milestones are reached.

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