MOHALI, Dec 10— Punjab’s renewed acquisition drive will pave the way for developing nine new sectors in Mohali and two townships in New Chandigarh as part of a major urban expansion plan.
According to officials, 3,535 acres will be taken over in Mohali for Blocks E to J of the Aerotropolis extension near the international airport. Another 524 acres will be acquired for Sectors 87, 101 and 103, designated for commercial and industrial use.
The state has completed the mandatory Social Impact Assessment, and the expert committee has endorsed the plan. “All statutory requirements have been met, and the project is ready to proceed,” a senior official said.
In New Chandigarh, compensation awards are being finalised for 720 of the 1,048 acres already under acquisition—a process first reported by The Tribune on June 10. Together, the moves put 5,107 acres into the acquisition pipeline and re-anchor the state’s development roadmap around structured timelines and legally mandated compensation.
“This push is essential for planned growth around Mohali and New Chandigarh, which form the expansion belt around the capital city,” the official said.
