Mohali Farmlands Rezoned for Housing Boom!
Agricultural Land Converted to Residential Zones, Land Rates Set to Skyrocket……
Punjab : In a major development for Mohali’s real estate landscape, the Punjab government has officially notified the rezoning of agricultural land in several villages of the district to residential use. This move is expected to trigger a wave of housing projects and significantly increase land prices in the coming months.
The notification, issued by the Department of Town and Country Planning, marks a strategic shift in land-use policy. It clears the way for private developers and government agencies to plan large-scale housing projects in rural areas that were previously reserved for farming. The decision aligns with the growing need for urban housing around Mohali and Chandigarh due to increasing population and urban migration.
Officials say this change will not only help address the housing shortage but will also boost economic activity in peripheral areas. Landowners stand to gain substantially, as plots once valued for agricultural output are now seen as high-value assets with urban potential.
The new residential zones include villages located on the outskirts of Mohali, which are strategically placed near key highways, educational institutions, and industrial corridors. This transformation is expected to attract investors, builders, and homebuyers looking for affordable alternatives to the city core.
Urban planning authorities have indicated that the rezoning will be accompanied by strict guidelines to ensure planned development. Projects will require proper infrastructure planning, including road connectivity, water supply, sewage systems, and green zones.
While the move has received praise from real estate developers and some landowners, environmentalists and urban planners have raised concerns about unchecked urban sprawl. They argue that large-scale conversion of farmland might harm the region’s ecological balance if not managed sustainably.
The government, however, has assured that environmental safeguards and zoning restrictions will remain in place. The focus, they say, is on planned urbanization that supports growth without compromising on environmental responsibilities.
This rezoning initiative is part of Punjab’s broader vision to expand urban development while stimulating rural economies. For Mohali’s villages, the transition from farmland to real estate goldmine may have just begun.