Extinct water body in Roza Yakubpur, Greater Noida West, has been transformed into a thriving green lung after years of neglect. Once a garbage-filled, plastic-choked dumping site, this 4-acre area has been ecologically revived under a CSR initiative by Noida Power Company Ltd (NPCL), in partnership with the Greater Noida authority and NGO SAFE.
The rejuvenation converted one acre into a clean water body with an island to attract aquatic life, while the remaining three acres were developed into a biodiversity park featuring over 1,500 native trees. NPCL spokesperson Manoj Jha said more than 16 tons of waste, including 1.5 tons of plastic, were removed. Recycled plastic was used to create benches and chairs, helping avoid 4.5 tons of carbon emissions.
The revived site now sequesters 33 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, functions as a rainwater catchment conserving 4.1 million litres of water each year, and supports biodiversity, including native and migratory birds. Solar-powered irrigation saves 5,475 energy units annually, further reducing emissions.
Restoration began in January 2025, and officials aim to develop a self-sustaining ecosystem, with two horticulture attendants maintaining the park. SAFE founder Vikrant Tongad hailed the effort as “remarkable,” crediting sustained work and community concern.
This extinct water body now serves as a vital urban green space, improving air quality, replenishing groundwater, and showcasing how neglected ecosystems can be brought back to life.
