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Noida masterplan-31 is a picture of contradictions

Landfill being built on site proposed for recreational green area in Sector 123

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The Masterplan-2031 proposes several recreational green areas in Noida
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Amid all the protest and ruckus over the construction of a landfill in Sector 123 of Noida, one must understand the Masterplan-2031 which is a picture of contradictions.

The Masterplan-2031 of Noida proposes a recreational green area at the site where the Noida Authority is constructing a solid landfill (SLF) in Sector 123. In another case, a solid landfill is proposed in Sector-151A which comes under the utility or facility area.

According to an environmentalist, the recreational green area is dedicated for the development of green patches whereas the utility or facility area can be used for civic work such as sewer treatment plant (STP) or a solid landfill.

Vikrant Togad, an environmentalist said, "The Noida Authority is doing an illegal work by constructing a landfill at a place where non-greenery work should not be pursued. They should rather construct a landfill at Sector-151 but they are not doing it because that will affect the property rates."

Abhay Pandey, a resident of Sector 121, said, "The Noida Authority has made up its mind to construct a landfill at Sector 123 whereas it has still not embarked on plans to construct a landfill at Sector 151A. The reason is that the surrounding areas have been sold to builders for making residential and commercial buildings and the construction of a landfill will affect the sale of properties in the area."

"As the Noida Authority had the need to construct a landfill to dump waste of the area, they selected the vacant plot at Sector-123. But, it should not be happening because the place is marked as the recreational green area in the Masterplan-2031," Pandey added.

Rajesh Singh, an officer on special duty said, "Both the lands are designated land for the SLF. We have also got a green signal from National Green Tribunal. We will definitely construct a landfill in Sector-151A."

Residents and villagers in and around Sector 123 are of the view that the landfill will pose a risk to the health of the people living in the vicinity.

MISSION GREEN

  • According to an environmentalist the recreational green area is dedicated for the development of green patches whereas the utility area or facility area can be used for civic work such as sewer treatment plant or a solid landfill.
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