Haryana Government Launches Major Land Procurement Initiative in Gurgaon
The Haryana government has announced a significant move to procure 17,358 acres of land from 36 revenue villages in Gurgaon. This initiative is designed to carve out new, fully planned sectors that will feature proper roads, utilities, public amenities, and green buffers. The digital procurement drive will be executed by the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and upon completion, it is poised to become the largest such exercise in the city's history.
Statewide Urban Expansion Targets
This push is part of a broader statewide target to procure 1.7 lakh acres, aimed at creating new residential sectors, commercial districts, and institutional zones to accommodate the next cycle of urban expansion. To streamline the process, the state government has shifted to a single online route through the e-Bhoomi portal (ehboomi.jamabandi.nic.in), which serves as the official entry point for villagers to voluntarily offer their land. On Friday, the government, via HSVP, officially notified the schedule for this procurement.
Distinguishing Procurement from Acquisition
The government has drawn a clear distinction between land acquisition and procurement. Acquisition is a compulsory process where the government takes land under law, with compensation determined through statutory awards, often leading to objections and litigation. In contrast, procurement, as designed here, is a voluntary, agreement-based purchase. Landowners can choose to participate, and transactions are concluded through mutual consent and proper documentation, aiming to minimize disputes.
Phased Rollout and Village Notifications
The rollout will be phased, with the first stage earmarking around 40,000 acres for procurement across 13 cities through direct agreements with landowners. Gurgaon is at the forefront of this initial push. The notified villages in Gurgaon include:
- Kherki Daula
- Kadipur
- Sihi
- Harsuru
- Basai
- Gadoli
- Gadoli Kala
- Gadoli Khurd
- Behrampur
- Ullawas
- Kadarpur
- Badshahpur
- Tikli
- Palra
- Kharki
- Naurangpur
- Medawas
- Sikandarpur Bada
- Lakhnaula
- Hayatpur
- Nawada
- Fatehpur
- Wazirpur
- Kankrola
- Mewka
- Dhankot
- Kherki
- Majra
- Daultabad
- Dhanwapur
- Mohamadpur Hedi
- Tikampur
- Babupur
- Pawala
- Khushrupur
- Dorka
Officials stated that the government has released a precise procurement map of these villages, enabling landowners to immediately check if their holdings fall within the notified geography.
Historical Context and Scale
If HSVP succeeds in assembling this land, it would surpass the scale of its past development in Gurgaon. To date, HSVP has developed 52 sectors in the city—44 residential, 6 industrial, and 2 institutional—and has developed and sold 49,950 plots in total. This earlier expansion was built on 16,694 acres acquired for the city.
Focus on Faridabad
Faridabad is another major focus of this initiative, with about 4,500 acres proposed across 19 villages, including Kedi Kala, Nachauli, Tajpur, Dekola, Shahabad, Tajapur, Badarpur Said, Sahpura, Sotai, Sanped, Malerna, Jajru, Bhaisarawali, Faturpur, Bhuwapur, Jasana, Faridpur, Sadpura, and Tigao. An official noted, "The upfront naming of villages signals that procurement will be bounded and planned, not open-ended." HSVP's existing footprint in Faridabad includes 49 sectors—35 residential, 4 commercial, 8 industrial, and 2 institutional.
Next Steps for Landowners
Plot owners in the notified villages have been given a two-month window to upload their land details on the e-Bhoomi portal for verification. The portal is designed to accept voluntary offers, followed by verification of land category and documentation. Officials emphasized that procurement will be consent-based and concluded at mutually agreed rates to avoid disputes, ensuring HSVP can assemble contiguous parcels necessary for sector planning.
Timeline and Future Actions
The window to submit land details for the scheme will remain open until April 30. After this deadline, officials will conduct verifications, finalize agreements, and initiate development on the procured land. This structured approach aims to facilitate smooth urban expansion while respecting landowners' rights and preferences.
