The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority is set to launch a residential plot scheme in January 2026 to meet rising housing demand around the upcoming Noida International Airport. Under the scheme, YEIDA will offer 973 residential plots of varying sizes across multiple sectors near the airport, officials said. The plots will be priced at an average of around Rs 35,000 per square metre and will be offered in sizes of 162, 183, 184, 200, 223 and 290 square metres. The scheme includes 476 plots of 162 square metres, four plots each of 183 and 184 square metres, 481 plots of 200 square metres, six plots of 223 square metres and two plots of 290 square metres. The plots will be located in sectors 15C, 18 and 24A, all in close proximity to the Noida International Airport, which is expected to become operational in February 2026. YEIDA chief executive officer RK Singh said the authority has directed officials to complete all formalities, including mandatory registration with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority, before launching the scheme. Once UPRERA registration is received, the scheme will be opened for applications. Applicants will be required to deposit 10 per cent of the plot cost as registration money to participate in a lucky draw for allotment. YEIDA will keep the registration window open for one month, after which allotment letters will be issued and possession of plots offered. The authority has earmarked 17.5 per cent of the plots for farmers whose land was acquired for development and 5 per cent for industrialists with functional units in the YEIDA area. The remaining 77.5 per cent of the plots will be available for the general category. In the past year, YEIDA has allotted 65 industrial plots across categories, generating revenue of around Rs 22 billion from schemes including the medical device park and other industrial projects. Property consultants say infrastructure-led growth has sharply boosted real estate values along the Yamuna Expressway. Average apartment prices have risen 158 per cent over the past five years, while plot values have surged 536 per cent, largely driven by the airport project. According to Colliers India, land prices in the region have increased about 40 per cent over the last five years and are projected to rise a further 50 per cent by 2030. The consultancy estimates that land prices in Jewar township could reach around Rs 10,482 per square foot by 2030, supported by infrastructure developments such as the airport, metro expansion and themed city projects.