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North India's largest International Film City to come up on Yamuna Expressway

Greater Noida (UP), May 24 (UNI) The construction of the International Film City project in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region may begin as early as the end of this month or by June, official sources said here on Saturday.
Sources said that the project aims to establish Uttar Pradesh as a major hub for film production, media, entertainment and tourism. "The selected developer, Bayview Projects LLP, a company owned by renowned filmmaker Boney Kapoor, has completed nearly all preparatory work. A geo-technical survey of the construction site is almost finished and the company is expected to submit its building plan within the next few days," they said.
Sources said that work on leveling the land is actively underway, with associated infrastructure such as road construction and site cleanliness nearing completion. "Once all approvals are secured, the construction will officially commence, with the foundation stone to be laid by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath," they said.
General Manager of Bayview Projects LLP Rajeev Arora said that the construction of the International Film City will officially begin as soon as the building plan is approved. "In the first phase, the company will build 13 to 14 modern film sound studios and a film institute spread over around 3 lakh square meters. The entire project will be completed in three phases over eight years," he said.
He said, "We will build a film city that fulfills CM Yogi's dream. The CM himself will lay the foundation stone for which the process of fixing the time from his office is going on."
Sources said that following the CM's instructions, YEIDA is ready to start the work quickly and is working to remove all obstacles. "Everything from land acquisition to farmer compensation is being handled with full transparency. This project will not only establish UP as a national and international hub for film production, but also help create jobs, attract investments and promote the state's cultural heritage," they said.
Sources said that the Film City is being developed in Sector-21 along the Yamuna Expressway, over a total area of 1,000 acres. "Phase-1 will cover 230 acres at an estimated cost of Rs 1,510 crore. Bayview Projects LLP was selected as the top bidder by offering the highest gross revenue share of 18 percent. The company received the Letter of Award last year," they said.
Sources said that on June 27, 2024, YEIDA signed a concession agreement with the company's representative, filmmaker Boney Kapoor. "According to that agreement, the right of way for the site was handed over on February 27," they said.
Sources said that the master plan for the Film City was approved on January 30. "In the future, the remaining 770 acres will be developed in Phase-2 and Phase-3," they said.
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