Gurugram and Noida-like cosmopolitan urban hub is set to take shape in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras, with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) planning a massive high-tech city spanning up to 4,000 hectares and covering land from 358 villages.
The ambitious “New Hathras City” project, planned along both sides of the Yamuna Expressway, aims to transform the largely agrarian district into a modern industrial-residential powerhouse with world-class infrastructure, similar to NCR’s leading urban centres.
According to project details, land from 358 villages across Sadar, Sadabad and Sasni tehsils has been earmarked for acquisition and planned development. The city will be developed in phases over the next 5 to 10 years, with a detailed master plan currently being prepared under YEIDA’s broader Master Plan 2041 vision.
The proposed urban node will not just be residential but a fully integrated economic hub. Authorities plan to position Hathras as a major centre for dairy, textile and brass industries, along with MSME clusters, logistics hubs and manufacturing units. The project is expected to significantly boost employment and attract industrial investment in western Uttar Pradesh.
Connectivity is being positioned as the biggest driver of growth. The new city will be linked to the Yamuna Expressway, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), NH-93, SH-33 and key railway lines via Hathras Junction, ensuring seamless access to Noida, Agra and the wider NCR. Proposed integration with future infrastructure such as a bullet train corridor further strengthens its long-term potential.
The master plan will include modern road networks, public transport systems, industrial zones, IT parks, educational institutions, green spaces and smart civic infrastructure including water, power and drainage systems.
Officials say the project is designed to address existing gaps in Hathras—such as weak last-mile connectivity, limited healthcare and poor urban amenities—while creating a self-sustained smart city ecosystem.
Once completed, “New Hathras” is expected to emerge as a key satellite city within the Yamuna Expressway growth corridor, mirroring the rapid urbanisation seen in Gurugram and Noida, and marking a new chapter in Uttar Pradesh’s industrial and urban expansion.
