India, July 31 -- The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched an initiative to purchase small, scattered land parcels in 18 sectors of Yeida areato fast-track infrastructure and urban development, said officials adding that these parcels, which remain unacquired, have long hindered the completion of essential projects such as roads, drainage, sewage treatment plants (STPs) and civic amenities.

Yeida officials said about 80% of the land in sectors 5, 5A, 8, 8D, 10, 13, 17, 17A, 18, 20, 21, 22A, 22D, 22E, 28, 29, 32 and 33 has already been acquired. However, the remaining 20% is stuck due to disputes or ownership issues. The authority will now purchase the land directly from farmers in 10 acre chunks to cons...