Urban Governance - Greater Noida - Looking Towards the Future

Abstract

Greater Noida, a hallmark of planned industrial urbanism in the National Capital Region (NCR), is undergoing a transformative shift from a satellite town to a global economic hub. This paper provides a strategic vision document for the city’s development, analyzing the convergence of multi-modal logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and institutional growth. Through a SWOT analysis, the study identifies critical success factors, including the 2025 operationalization of the Noida International Airport (Jewar) and the integration of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. However, it also highlights significant governance challenges, such as law-and-order perceptions and bureaucratic lag. The paper concludes by proposing an integrated policy framework that prioritizes "Ease of Doing Business" and the development of ancillary social infrastructure as non-negotiable pillars for long-term sustainability.