Noida: Residents of sectors 51, 62, 31 and others complained about lack of upkeep of green areas for the past three months. As plants, trees, and grass dry up, residents are questioning why the Noida Authority fails to renew tenders before expiration, ensuring consistent upkeep.
In Sector 51's Children's Park, trees have begun drying out, leading to growing concerns among residents. "Not even a drop of water has been given to these trees for the last three months. Due to this, even tall trees have started drying up and falling," said Sanjeev Kumar, RWA general secretary for blocks C to F of Sector 51.
"Trees and plants also have life, and by neglecting them, we are essentially killing them. Residents are upset and continually report that greenery is dying," he added.
Gopal Verma, RWA general secretary of Rajat Vihar in Block C, Sector 62 had similar complaints. He expressed frustration over the deteriorating state of local parks. "All the parks in C block of Rajat Vihar have been ruined due to lack of proper upkeep. We're still waiting for the authority to address the issue," he said.
In Sector 31, overgrown trees and grass add to residents' dissatisfaction. "I've been contacting Noida Authority senior officials continuously on the matter," said Devender Chauhan, a resident of Sector 31. "But every time, I get only assurances with no work."
Residents say that calls to Noida Authority officials go unanswered. Vidya Sagar Virmani, RWA president of D block, Sector 20, shared, "Some senior officials have stopped answering phone calls. They forward you to their voicemail, saying they're busy. If they don't take calls, how will they address it?"
Recognising the rising concerns, Yogendra Sharma, president of the FONRWA, assured residents that he would bring the matter to senior officials.
Responding to this, Anand Mohan Singh, deputy director of the Noida Authority's horticulture department, acknowledged the issues, promising prompt action.
"The electrical panel at Sector 51 park was damaged, and after installing a new panel, irrigation will resume. We had issued a tender earlier, but no contractor qualified in the first round. The re-tendering process is ongoing and may take another 15 days," said Singh.
"We are committed to addressing these issues and welcome all suggestions and complaints from residents," he added.