Revitalising 10 Ponds Greater Noida’s New Initiative

The Greater Noida Authority has announced plans to rejuvenate ten water bodies in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Delhi South. This significant step aims to preserve and restore the ecological balance in the region, according to senior officials who made the announcement on Monday.

The revitalisation project will cover ponds in ten villages: Bhola Rawal, Dhoom Manikpur, Khedi, Kulipura, Girdharpur, Panchayatan, Rauni, Chirasi, Bhanauta, and Saini, specifically under work circles 2 and 8. These areas have been selected due to their critical need for intervention and the potential positive impact on local ecosystems. The Rotary Club of Delhi South has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementing this project, which involves several comprehensive measures. The rejuvenation process will include planting approximately 5,000 saplings around each pond and ensuring their maintenance for a year. This initiative is expected to not only restore the water bodies but also enhance the surrounding environment.

“Greater Noida Authority has been diligently working towards restoring water bodies that have suffered from encroachment, contamination, or have become extinct,” stated the Additional Chief Executive Officer of Greater Noida. He further added that the Rotary Club’s involvement is pivotal in this mission to revive these crucial ecological assets. The revival process will incorporate natural filtration techniques, employing aquatic plants and microorganisms to cleanse the water and remove impurities. Additionally, ozone-generating devices will be utilised to enhance water quality by promoting healthy bacterial growth, eliminating odours, and killing harmful pathogens.

“The beautification of the areas surrounding these ponds will also be undertaken as part of the project,” noted the Chief Veteran of the Rotary Club of Delhi South. This holistic approach aims to create aesthetically pleasing and ecologically balanced environments. According to the revenue department records, there are a total of 1,018 registered water bodies across the district, with 773 located in Greater Noida. Of these, 480 are in Dadri and 293 in Jewar. The records reveal that Dadri has the highest number of encroached water bodies at 134, while Jewar has 29.

The introduction of this project is a strategic move to reclaim and restore these water bodies, addressing both environmental and social concerns. The initiative underscores the importance of community involvement and private-public partnerships in tackling environmental issues. As the project progresses, it is anticipated that the revived ponds will not only prevent further encroachment but also serve as a model for similar initiatives across the region. This effort highlights Greater Noida’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation, ensuring the preservation of its natural resources for future generations.