Haryana opts for direct land purchase for Gurugram metro corridor

The Haryana government has adopted a direct land purchase policy to speed up the Millennium City Centre–Cyber City Metro project in Gurugram, officials said.

The policy, notified on January 8, 2026, allows land to be acquired through negotiated settlements instead of the conventional acquisition process, reported The Times of India.

The approach is aimed at expediting the acquisition of private land parcels required for the 29.05-kilometre metro corridor.

Under the policy, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited will offer compensation in line with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, along with an additional 25 per cent incentive. Payments will be made upfront through electronic transfer, and stamp duty will be waived.

Officials said if negotiations with landowners fail, the government may proceed with compulsory acquisition.

The corridor is part of Gurgaon’s long-term transport plan, which aims to add nearly 200 kilometres of metro and mass transit infrastructure by 2041.