Wasteland to Wetland Project in Noida

Why in News?

=> Recently, NOIDA Authority OSD I.P. Singh informed that on the lines of Wasteland to Wetland project in Noida, the work of developing the dumping ground of Sector 54 as a sea beach can be completed by the end of February 2022.

Key Points:

=> The implementation of this project is being done by the Noida Authority.

=> Along with the park, many other entertainment facilities (such as elevated track for cycling, view point etc) will be available to roam in this wetland to be built on 25 acres.

=> The availability of water to the wetlands will be ensured from rainwater as well as treated water received from the nearby sewage treatment plant.

=> Significantly, the decision to convert the 'barren land' into wetland was taken by the Noida Authority only after the NGT directed it to stop the dumping of garbage in Noida Sector 54 Green Belt in the year 2019.