Focus On the Basics Could Help Noida Extension, Greater Noida Get Better

In the initial years of planning, Greater Noida and Noida Extension were pitched as an extended region of Noida where large-scale infrastructure development in future would revolutionise real estate. The affordability factor played its magic and hoards of investors and buyers came looking for having a piece of this yet-to-be-fully-baked sweet pie. But, as luck would have it, slow pace of development works, coupled with many other negative factors, took a toll and almost all activity stopped in property markets of these two pockets during the period between 2014 and 2016.

Now, with active government participation, buyers' movement and developer's honest intention, things are moving in a positive direction. While developers have pledged to deliver 25,000 flats by December 2017, authorities are speeding up the process of property registrations.

However, there are certain things a buyer needs to know before investing his money into extended areas of Noida:

The commute

Those who have shifted to Noida Extension are facing tough times while travelling to their workplace. The nearest Metro station is Noida City Centre which is seven kms away from the area. As it stands today, no public transportation is available on the route to reach the station. Those who don't have their private vehicles are the worst-hit as they have to be dependent on app-based cab services for even a short-distance commute.

The infrastructure

The absence of arterial roads is posing a difficulty for people are staying in the interiors of Noida Extension. With the monsoon approaching, the time is only going to get tougher for these residents. However, the problem of frequent power cut may get over soon as the government is planning to share a part of windmill energy with Noida and Greater Noida.

Also, Noida Extension has really poor social infrastructure. Residents have to rush to Noida or Ghaziabad for medical attention or shopping needs.

The pollution

Despite the National Green Tribunal Orders to adhere to construction norms to control pollution, the Greater Noida region has been converted into desert land. The dusty winds due to the rapid development of under-construction projects as well as infrastructural works are causing health problems to the residents. Local residents report that windows have to be shut twenty-four hours a day.

The security

Though the population of the two regions is increasing at a fast pace, there is only one police station at Bisrakh, where 69 officials. Data also show that the crime rate in the area is on the rise and nothing much has been done on this subject so far.

With inputs from Mishika Chawla