India, March 30 -- The Greater Noida authority on Saturday approved an annual budget of Rs.5,597 crore for financial year 2025-26, outlining major investments to be made in land acquisition, infrastructure, and public services, officials said.

The decisions, taken at the 138th board meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh chief secretary and Greater Noida authority chairman Manoj Kumar Singh, highlight the authority's push to meet the demands of the region's rapid expansion.

A significant portion of the budget has been earmarked for land acquisition, with Rs.1,400 crore allocated to secure land for industrial and infrastructure projects. It comes in view of a growing interest from investors for setting up businesses in Greater Noida.

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