Noida: Sector 119 in Noida has been grappling with a prolonged and worsening water crisis, with residents accusing the Jal Nigam of failing to provide even the most basic of civic amenities. Despite months of follow-ups and repeated assurances, the water supply remains erratic and insufficient, forcing residents to rely on water tankers for their daily needs.
‘Continued inaction and unfulfilled promises’
The situation, residents say, is the result of continued inaction and unfulfilled promises. Jal Nigam’s commitment to supply water for at least three hours daily has not been met. Letters to the CEO of the Noida Authority and follow-ups with officials such as SM R.P. Singh, Ashok Verma, and APE Pawan Barnwal have yielded nothing more than vague assurances and visits that resulted in no substantial improvement.
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However, on July 17, a glimmer of hope emerged. Nikhil Singhal, a resident of Eldeco Aamantran and active community representative, spoke directly with Lokesh M., CEO of the Noida Authority, highlighting the severity of the ongoing water crisis. Following this call, a team from Jal Nigam—including the Senior Manager, Junior Engineer, and Supervisor—conducted a site inspection of Sector 119 alongside Mr. Singhal and Ashutosh Rai, Secretary of Gaur Grandeur.
The officials also reviewed the ongoing Ganga Jal pipeline work, which is being laid as a dedicated supply line for the sector. After the inspection, Jal Nigam assured the residents that the pipeline work would be completed within 15–20 days and that the water supply would normalize soon after.
I thank Lokesh M. for taking our concerns seriously and responding quickly. We now hope that the authorities stick to their commitment and resolve this crisis once and for all.
Nikhil Singhal
Despite the assurance, residents remain cautiously optimistic, demanding that this time, the deadline must not be missed and sustainable water supply must be ensured. Many also reiterated their frustration over the months of neglect, calling this a clear case of administrative failure that should not be repeated.