Q: Hey, it seems that while Delhi rejected developmental activities on the yamuna flood plains, Noida and Greater noida will go ahead with the plan- discuss
Yea, Delhi Development Authority (DDA),has scrapped its ambitious Yamuna riverfront development (YRFD) project on the advice of the expert panel of NGT that the river's floodplains are not disturbed. The experts are of the opinion that the recreational spots located in active floodplain areas would kill the river and cause floods in the city.
Well Noida and Greater noida authority has approved for polo grounds, golf course, children's park and other sports facilities on Hindon and Yamuna floodplains. The chairman says that having greenery and forests than barren land will be good and also discourage encroacher's
Hey, As a layperson, it does sounds good about having parks and recreational areas close to the river, but will that have an impact on the Yamuna?? I think being the life line of Delhi and NCR, the first priority should be to clean yamuna and maintain the river...
well, the environmentalist are concerned about noida and greater noida decision and have approached the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding this issue