- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:28 AM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
Ghaziabad is fast becoming the preferred residential destination for people working in Delhi-NCR, even as property prices in the district have surged sharply since the COVID-19 period. Despite flat rates rising nearly one-and-a-half to two times over the last five years, residential property registrations (bainama) continue to climb and are expected to accelerate further.
Connectivity has been the driving force behind this trend. The widening of NH-24 into NH-9, the construction of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Metro access, and the launch of the country’s first Namo Bharat train service from Ghaziabad have made the city more accessible. Rising overcrowding in Delhi has also prompted more people to shift towards Ghaziabad for housing.
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Residents cite affordability and better connectivity as the biggest advantages. Vishal Srivastava, who moved from Old Delhi to Crossing Republik, said Ghaziabad offers facilities similar to Delhi and Noida at more affordable rates. Rupesh Srivastava, who shifted from Gurugram to Prateek Grand City, said property and living costs are far lower compared to Gurugram, while schools and infrastructure are on par.
Residential Property Registrations in Ghaziabad:
-2020-21: 36,310
-2021-22: 42,654
-2022-23: 54,770
-2023-24: 66,910
-2024-25: 70,914
With the rapid influx of people, Ghaziabad’s administration faces mounting challenges:
-Drinking water crisis: Groundwater levels are falling, and residents remain heavily dependent on it. Officials stress the need to increase the Ganga water supply.
-Traffic congestion: NH-9 faces daily jams. Expansion of Metro and Namo Bharat corridors is seen as a solution.
-Waste disposal: The Municipal Corporation lacks permanent land for waste management, leading to frequent disruptions in garbage collection.
-Healthcare: The Sahibabad area lacks a government hospital, creating pressure on MMG Hospital.
-Illegal colonies: Rising demand has led to unplanned development, with illegal colonies mushrooming across the district.
Pushpendra Kumar, AIG Stamps, noted that property registrations have almost doubled in five years, underscoring the scale of settlement in the district.
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Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg said the influx of residents cannot be stopped due to its proximity to Delhi. He emphasised the need for the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to draft a long-term plan to address future challenges.
Garg said he will raise the matter with state cabinet minister Sunil Sharma and at the central government level to ensure additional budgetary support for the district’s overall development.