Yamuna Expressway, also known as Taj Expressway, is a six-lane expressway connecting Greater Noida (Par Chowk) to Agra (Kuberpur, NH-2). Presently, it is the third-longest expressway in India – 165.5 km long – and was built to deviate the traffic from the over-congested Mathura Road and Delhi-Agra national highway.
In the upcoming years, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority is projected to become the major industrial hub of India. Let’s discuss the key factors facilitating the growth of YEIDA.
Rising Industrial Investment
Recent data shows that more than 1,500 local and international industrialists have invested more than Rs. 16 thousand crores (USD 200 billion+) in YEIDA to establish their units. The area is likely to offer employment to around 3 lakh people.
The construction of manufacturing and commercial units has already commenced. Some notable companies to have invested in YEIDA include:
- Vivo with its mobile phone manufacturing unit
- Yingtong Electronic Technology with its mobile phone accessories unit
- Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.
- Surya Global Flexi Pvt. Ltd.
- Orient Fashion Export
- Kent RO
Experts suggest that industrial investment in YEIDA can surge further amid the upcoming construction of the Jewar International Airport. A report indicated that land prices could appreciate by 50-100% around the airport area in the next five to eight years. Hence, industrialists from around the world are eying a positive return on investment (ROI) by investing early in the developing Yamuna Expressway.
Work on Landmarks Underway
Additionally, many big non-industrial projects on YEIDA are underway, and their construction is likely to conclude by 2024. These include:
- Raya Heritage City
- Tappal Logistics Hub
- Film City
- Jewar International Airport
After completion, YEIDA would become a global industrial hub. Investments in YEIDA have also ignited investments in other parts of UP. As of now, 3,900+ major investors have acquired land worth Rs.61 thousand crores across UP. Of these, 1035 will be set up in UPCIDA, 864 in NDA, 345 in Greater Noida, and the remaining 1,564 in YEIDA.
Some prominent companies, apart from those mentioned earlier, which have invested in YEIDA include Dev Pharmacy, Ishi Technology, Raj Corporation, KwalityBuildcon, Quadrant, Galvano India Pvt. Ltd., NarseeMonjee University, and Swastik Industries. Furthermore, plans to build an MSME park, apparel park, handicraft park, and toy city, along with the first collector industry in UP, are also underway.
Key Features of YEIDA
Let’s discuss some salient features of the Yamuna Expressway.
- Length: 165 km (103 mi)
- Number of Lanes: 6 (extendable to 8)
- Right of Way: 100 meters
- Pavement Type: Rigid (Concrete)
- Maximum Axle Load: 20 tonnes
- Interchange: 07
- Main Toll Plazas: 05
- Toll Plazas on Interchange Loop: 07
- Underpass: 35
- Major Bridge(s): 01
- Minor Bridge(s): 42
- Railway Over Bridge(s): 01
- Vehicular Underpasses: 70
- Cart Track Crossings: 68
Conclusion
Yamuna Expressway has attracted substantial local and international industrial investment in a short span and many prominent companies have commenced unit construction. In the upcoming years, YEIDA is expected to soar as a major industrial hub, offering numerous job, business, and investment opportunities.