Author: Sharad Natani
Greater Noida-based Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has taken a major and forward-looking decision aimed at strengthening the education infrastructure in its region. In its 88th board meeting, the authority approved the establishment of a Chief Minister Model Composite School in the Yamuna Authority area. The proposed school will provide education from pre-primary to Class 12 and is expected to significantly benefit students from nearby rural and semi-urban areas. 6 Acres of Land Allotted at Just Re 1 Per Square Metre During the meeting, YEIDA decided to allot 6 acres of land to the Basic Education Department of the…
Despite spending over Rs 5,536 crore in the last three financial years on cleaning the Yamuna, pollution levels in the Delhi stretch of the river remain a major concern. This was revealed by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in a written reply submitted in the Rajya Sabha, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of existing cleanup measures. The expenditure was incurred by the Delhi Jal Board as part of various river rejuvenation and sewage management projects. However, the Centre has acknowledged that large infrastructural gaps continue to undermine efforts to restore the river’s health. Untreated Sewage Remains the Biggest…
In a significant move aimed at resolving one of the most persistent grievances of farmers, the Greater Noida Authority has worked out a comprehensive solution to the long-pending issue of 6 percent plot allotment. Thousands of farmers whose land was acquired years ago have been repeatedly visiting authority offices demanding their due plots. Now, a new plan promises not only faster allotment but also enhanced economic benefits. The proposal, prepared under the leadership of the Greater Noida Authority’s CEO, aims to end years of uncertainty, protests, and dissatisfaction among farmers by offering a structured and profitable alternative. A Dedicated Sector…
Anger is brewing among residents of Greater Noida’s Sector Alpha-2 after authorities granted permission for a fair to be organised in the middle of the residential area. Locals say the decision has ignored ground realities of congestion, safety, and the academic pressure faced by students, especially with board examinations just weeks away. Sector Alpha-2 is one of the most densely populated areas in Greater Noida, with over 500 shops and offices concentrated around its main market. The area witnesses heavy footfall throughout the day, while evenings often see severe traffic congestion. Residents claim that even two-wheelers struggle to pass through…
In a strong signal of zero tolerance toward civic negligence, Delhi’s newly appointed Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar has ordered daily sanitation inspections across all zones of the capital, barely days after assuming office. The move is aimed at fixing long-standing cleanliness issues and improving accountability within the municipal system. Khirwar, who took charge on January 22, 2026, has made it clear that routine paperwork will no longer substitute ground-level action. Senior municipal officials have been instructed to step out of offices and conduct daily field inspections to ensure civic services are delivered efficiently. Wide-Ranging Monitoring of…
After a prolonged delay, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has approved the formation of ward committees, nearly 11 months after the civic elections held in March 2025 and more than two years since such panels last functioned. The move is being projected as a step toward improving citizen participation in local governance, but residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) remain sceptical about how effective the decision will be on the ground. The approval was granted during a special House meeting chaired by Mayor Rajrani Malhotra, with senior officials and councillors in attendance. According to officials, the ward committees will serve as…