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Eco City-3 Secures Environmental Clearance for 716‑Acre Township in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:31 AM
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The Punjab government has approved Eco City-3’s environmental clearance, allowing a new township to be built on 716 acres spanning nine villages near Mohali.
Eco City-3, a planned township project in the Mohali region of Punjab, has received formal approval from the state's environmental authority. The clearance clears the way for construction on a 716‑acre parcel that stretches across nine adjacent villages.
The approval follows a detailed environmental impact assessment submitted by the developers, which addressed concerns related to land use, water resources, and local ecology. Officials indicated that the project complies with the state's guidelines for sustainable urban development.
Local authorities expect the township to boost regional infrastructure and generate employment opportunities, though they have pledged to monitor compliance with environmental safeguards throughout the construction phase.
The development is slated to begin later this year, with plans for residential, commercial, and recreational zones designed to accommodate a growing population in the Mohali metropolitan area.
Stakeholders, including village representatives, have been briefed on the project's timeline and mitigation measures, aiming to balance growth with the preservation of the surrounding environment.
The approval follows a detailed environmental impact assessment submitted by the developers, which addressed concerns related to land use, water resources, and local ecology. Officials indicated that the project complies with the state's guidelines for sustainable urban development.
Local authorities expect the township to boost regional infrastructure and generate employment opportunities, though they have pledged to monitor compliance with environmental safeguards throughout the construction phase.
The development is slated to begin later this year, with plans for residential, commercial, and recreational zones designed to accommodate a growing population in the Mohali metropolitan area.
Stakeholders, including village representatives, have been briefed on the project's timeline and mitigation measures, aiming to balance growth with the preservation of the surrounding environment.