Ghaziabad's Mega 40-Acre Development: AIIMS Satellite Center, Housing for 25K Coming to Vasundhara
Ghaziabad’s real estate landscape is about to get a major facelift. The Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board (UPHDB) has locked in plans for a 40-acre mixed-use development in Vasundhara’s Sectors 7 and 8—a project that’ll bring an AIIMS satellite center, housing for 25,000 residents, and tighter links to Delhi via the RRTS corridor.
And here’s the kicker: The plots sit right between the Sahibabad Namo Bharat Station and the Hindon Elevated Road, making this a textbook case of transit-oriented development (TOD).
Breaking Down the Plan
1. Land Use Blueprint
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10 acres: Dedicated to an AIIMS satellite center (because Ghaziabad’s healthcare infrastructure is bursting at the seams).
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30 acres: Two massive plots (20 + 10 acres) for group housing and commercial spaces. UPHDB expects bids to hit ₹1.25 lakh/sq.m—no small number.
Why it matters: This isn’t just about buildings. It’s about easing pressure on Delhi by creating a self-sufficient hub with jobs, homes, and hospitals.
2. RRTS & TOD: The Game Changers
The site falls under Ghaziabad’s TOD zone (1.5 km radius from RRTS stations), meaning:
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Higher floor-area ratios (read: taller, denser towers).
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Walkability focus—think shops, offices, and homes all within a 15-minute radius of the Sahibabad station.
Funny thing: Right now, the Hindon Elevated Road’s access is a mess—you can only head towards Raj Nagar Extension. UPHDB’s pushing for new ramps from Vasundhara and Siddharth Vihar to fix that.
3. The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Speaking of Siddharth Vihar: It’s stuck across the Hindon Canal, cut off from Vasundhara. The fix? A 240-meter bridge to link it to the elevated road.
Pro tip for buyers: If this bridge gets built, Siddharth Vihar’s real estate prices might just skyrocket.
Behind the Scenes
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Who’s talking: AK Mittal, UPHDB’s superintending engineer, confirmed the plan’s Phase 1 approval.
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Timeline: Auctions for housing plots will start "soon" (because bureaucrats love that word).
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Master Plan 2031: Still pending state approval, but TOD zones are already shaping deals.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Housing Project
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Healthcare boost: AIIMS’ satellite center could reduce reliance on Delhi’s overcrowded hospitals.
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Transit revolution: With RRTS, Ghaziabad-Delhi commutes drop to under 30 minutes.
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Speculator alert: Land prices near TOD zones are climbing fast.
Reality check: The draft Master Plan 2031 is still in limbo. Until it’s finalized, some developers might hesitate.
What’s Next?
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Watch for auction announcements in the next 2–3 months.
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Track GDA’s feasibility report for those critical elevated road accesses.
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If you’re investing, verify TOD boundaries—not all "RRTS-adjacent" land gets the same perks.
Final Thought
This is Ghaziabad’s big bet on becoming more than Delhi’s dormitory. But as any local will tell you: Plans on paper ≠ reality. Delays, builder disputes, and infrastructure gaps always lurk.
Your move, investors.
