Greater Noida West: The Greater Noida Authority has confirmed that lighting arrangements have been made at the Sector 12 pond for Durga idol immersion ahead of visarjan on October 20. However, concerns over cleanliness, sanitation and safety remain, with residents questioning whether installing streetlights is sufficient to ensure proper arrangements for devotees.
The issue came to the forefront after residents approached the authority on social media seeking clarity on the designated immersion location and facilities available for Durga Puja celebrations. Responding to their queries, the authority stated that streetlights had been installed at the Sector 12 pond to provide illumination during the immersion process.
While the response confirms lighting arrangements, residents have sought further information about the cleanliness and hygiene of the site.
Residents raise questions over Cleanliness And Hygiene
Residents Sameer Bhardwaj and Mrityunjay Jha have raised questions with the authority regarding sanitation and hygiene at the immersion site. They have sought clarity on the cleaning arrangements and the measures being taken to maintain the pond and its surroundings during visarjan.
However, according to the information shared with Apartment Times, their questions regarding sanitation and hygiene have not received a clear response from the authority.
With several housing societies expected to organise Durga idol immersion, residents want to know whether the site will be adequately cleaned and maintained before, during and after the rituals.
Nirala Greenshire residents recall Ganesh Visarjan experience
Residents of Nirala Greenshire have also shared their concerns with Apartment Times, recalling the arrangements at the immersion site during Ganesh Visarjan.
According to these residents, the arrangements were inadequate and raised safety concerns for devotees visiting the site. They alleged that the authority carried out only limited cleaning and installed a few lights, without making sufficient arrangements to ensure safety and manage the area properly.
Their account has renewed concerns about whether the current arrangements for Durga Visarjan will adequately address sanitation, hygiene and public safety.
Is providing a pond and lighting enough?
The authority’s confirmation of streetlight installation addresses visibility at the site, but residents believe that immersion arrangements must extend beyond basic lighting.
Proper sanitation, regular cleaning, waste collection, crowd management and safety measures are important considerations when multiple housing societies use the same facility.
The condition of the pond and its surroundings after immersion is equally significant. Appropriate waste management is necessary to prevent littering and minimise environmental damage.
The concerns raised by residents therefore prompt an important question: Is providing a pond and installing a few lights sufficient, or should the authority also ensure proper cleanliness, hygiene and safety at the immersion site?
Greater Noida Authority has arranged lighting at the Sector 12 pond for Durga Visarjan, but residents question cleanliness, hygiene and safety. Nirala Greenshire residents recall poor arrangements during Ganesh Visarjan. Is lighting enough?
“The indifference shown during a sacred festival like Navratri is unacceptable. Will residents now have to launch a protest even for basic visarjan arrangements? Was the Authority unaware that devotees from housing societies across Greater Noida West would come here for idol immersion? Why were proper arrangements not made in advance?”
Sameer Bhardwaj, Resident, Supertech Eco Village 1
Residents await further clarification
Residents have urged the Greater Noida Authority and the district administration to clarify the sanitation arrangements at the Sector 12 pond and provide details of the measures planned for October 20.
While the authority has confirmed that lighting arrangements have been made, further details regarding cleaning, waste management and other safety measures remain unconfirmed in the information available to Apartment Times.
As devotees prepare for Durga Visarjan, residents are seeking comprehensive arrangements that allow religious rituals to take place peacefully while ensuring that the immersion site remains clean, safe and properly maintained.
Apartment Times will continue to follow the issue and seek clarification from the concerned authorities.