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51-559: The IANS main offices are located in Noida , Uttar Pradesh . The service reports news, views and analysis from the subcontinent about the country, across a wide range of subjects, to subscribers via the Internet. While IANS is primarily known as a wire service in English and Hindi , it also has a publishing division that currently produces newspapers and periodicals for other clients in

102-492: A Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) who reports to the District Magistrate. The current DM of Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) since 30 March 2020 is Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj (IAS). In January 2020, The Government of Uttar Pradesh, led by Yogi Adityanath announced that Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) and Lucknow will have a Commissionerate Police system, headed by a Commissioner of Police who shall directly report to

153-462: A tropical savanna climate or a humid subtropical climate . These climates tend to have hot, or sometimes extremely hot, summers and warm to cool winters, with some to minimal precipitation. Hot semi-arid climates are most commonly found around the fringes of subtropical deserts. Hot semi-arid climates are most commonly found in Africa , Australia , and South Asia . In Australia, a large portion of

204-506: A descendant of possibly the first group of vascular plants from 400 million years ago – that was widespread during the Devonian and Silurian periods – its name means "bare naked" in Latin as it lacks most of the organs found in plants species that evolved later. Noida's botanical garden is divided into 10 sections. The "medicinal plants" section has an astounding variety of 96 plants and

255-451: A diverse population of people from different communities and backgrounds. Despite being located in close proximity to the city, many of these villages continue to maintain their unique cultural identity and way of life. Noida features a hot semi arid climate (BSh) under the Köppen climate classification . In summer (March to June), the weather remains hot and the temperature ranges from

306-452: A large fruit section which has many varieties of mango, pomegranate, lemon, pear, plum, mulberry, etc., besides their speciality the black guava . The woodland section is equally impressive with trees like Sapindus Emarginatus (Reetha), Pterocarpus marsupium (Sandalwood), Dalbergia sissoo (Sheesham wood), and Tectona Grandis (Teakwood). The garden also has a lotus pond featuring five different coloured water lilies. The Noida Dog Park

357-434: A location has a semi-arid climate, the precipitation threshold must first be determined. The method used to find the precipitation threshold (in millimeters): If the area's annual precipitation in millimeters is less than the threshold but more than half or 50% the threshold, it is classified as a BS (steppe, semi-desert, or semi-arid climate). Furthermore, to delineate hot semi-arid climates from cold semi-arid climates,

408-718: A maximum of 48 °C to a minimum of 30 °C. Monsoon season prevails from mid-June to mid-September. The cold waves from the Himalayan region make the winters in Noida chilly and harsh. Temperatures fall to as low as 3 °C to 4 °C at the peak of winters. Noida also has fog and smoke problems In January, a dense fog envelops the city, reducing visibility on the streets. Noida has been ranked 6th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India. As per provisional data of 2011 census, Noida had

459-409: A mean annual temperature of 18 °C (64.4 °F) is used as an isotherm. A location with a BS -type climate is classified as hot semi-arid ( BSh ) if its mean temperature is above this isotherm, and cold semi-arid ( BSk ) if not. Hot semi-arid climates (type "BSh") tend to be located from the high teens to mid-30s latitudes of the tropics and subtropics , typically in proximity to regions with

510-426: A population of 637,272 out of which the male population was 349,397 and the female population was 287,875. The literacy rate was 88.58 per cent. Male literacy was 92.90% and female literacy was 83.28%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.67% and 0.29% of the population respectively. There are people of almost all major religions, but the majority practice Hinduism . Many famous Hindu temples are located in

561-425: A range of housing options to its residents. These sectors are well-planned and well-connected to major roads and highways, making them a popular choice for people looking for a comfortable and convenient living experience. In addition to the residential sectors, Noida also has over 80 villages that are scattered across the city. These villages offer a glimpse into the traditional way of life in the region and are home to

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612-521: Is Alok Singh, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. There is a near by upcoming greenfield YEIDA City . The Court for Noida is situated at District Court Complex, Surajpur Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar formed in 2012 with 18 courts in function. The court complex at Surajpur Greater Noida is built on more than 30 acres of land. The infrastructure of the Court is neat and clean with good size courtrooms. Noida (Assembly constituency) represents

663-681: Is Smt.Selva Kumari J. (IAS). Gautam Budh Nagar district administration is headed by the District Magistrate (DM) of Gautam Budh Nagar, who is an IAS officer . The DM is in charge of property records and revenue collection for the central government and oversee the national elections held in the city. The District Magistrate is assisted by one Chief Development Officer, three Additional District Magistrates/ ADM (Executive, Finance & Revenue and Law & Order), and one City Magistrate. The district has divided into three Subdivisions named Noida Sadar, Dadri, and Jewar each headed by

714-537: Is a satellite city of Delhi and is a part of the National Capital Region . As per provisional reports of Census of India , the population of Noida in 2011 was 642,381. The city is managed by New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA). The district's administrative headquarters are in the nearby city of Greater Noida . The city is a part of the Noida (Vidhan Sabha) constituency and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Lok Sabha) constituency. Noida

765-469: Is a 3.85 acres park dedicated to dogs where pet owners can visit with their pets. The park allows dogs to get off-leash exercise and social activity. There are shelters for many stray dogs in the park. The Noida Authority is planning to hire an agency to run a dog-food canteen and a vet clinic. Pet trainers will be provided. Noida is connected by rail by the Noida Metro and Delhi Metro . Noida

816-660: Is a major infrastructure improvement for the region. The flyover spans across the busy Parthala Chowk intersection, providing a faster and more efficient route for commuters. With its sleek and modern design, the Parthala Flyover has quickly become a landmark in the area and has drawn comparisons to the Signature Bridge in Delhi. While it may not have the same scale or grandeur as the Signature Bridge,

867-472: Is among the 466 important bird areas in India. About 324 various bird species are seen in the sanctuary , about 50% of which are migratory birds. Noida's botanical garden was formed with the aim to turn it into a hub of special and endangered plants, representing the entire country. which is located in Sector 38A of the city, started in 2002. Today, it sprawls across 160 acres, There are around 7,500 plants in

918-570: Is an IAS officer, the authority's daily matters, however, are looked after by its CEO, who is also an IAS officer. NOIDA Authority comes under the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department of Uttar Pradesh Government . The Chairman of NOIDA Authority is Manoj Kumar Singh and CEO is Ravi Kumar NG. The Gautam Budh Nagar district is a part of Meerut division , headed by the Divisional Commissioner , who

969-558: Is an IAS officer of high seniority, the Commissioner is the head of local government institutions (including Municipal Corporations) in the division, is in-charge of infrastructure development in his division, and is also responsible for maintaining law and order in the division. The District Magistrate , hence, reports to the Divisional Commissioner of Meerut . The current Divisional Commissioner of Meerut

1020-536: Is further divided into eight sections named after the parts of the human body they benefit. For example, the "digestive system" section has aloe vera and Gymnema sylvestre (madhunaashini), which treats diabetes. The "blood and circulation" section has Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and Aristolochia indica (Isharmul) – blood purifiers. The "musculo-skeletal" section has Cissus quadrangularis (Hadjod); "skin disease" section has Plumbago zeylanica (Chitarak) which cures leucoderma . Noida's botanical garden has

1071-421: Is given by the Köppen climate classification , which treats steppe climates ( BSh and BSk ) as intermediates between desert climates (BW) and humid climates (A, C, D) in ecological characteristics and agricultural potential. Semi-arid climates tend to support short, thorny or scrubby vegetation and are usually dominated by either grasses or shrubs as they usually cannot support forests. To determine if

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1122-698: Is higher in Noida and Greater Noida. Most of the land in Noida is not very fertile and the agricultural output is low. It is in the flood plains of the Yamuna River on one side and the Hindon River on the other. Many villages are visible from the Noida Expressway, beginning from the Mahamaya flyover to Greater Noida on both sides. One end of the Taj expressway terminates on Noida Expressway near

1173-562: Is not directly connected via high-speed rail, but there are railway stations nearby reachable by road, including Ghaziabad railway station and Anand Vihar Terminal . However, the New Delhi Railway Station and Old Delhi Railway station , which are both accessible via metro, are the main railway stations most often used by commuters to reach Noida. Noida has roads laid mostly in a grid pattern, and all main roads are 6 lanes wide. Noida features three main expressways. One

1224-448: Is poised to become a self-sustaining urban pocket in Noida with good infrastructure. This 24.5 km long (15.2 mi) corridor has attracted real estate Noida Extension investors and buyers with its good infrastructure facilities and connectivity to the other regions of NCR. This area has emerged as a major growth corridor. Sectors abutting this corridor are 44, 45, 92–94, 96–100, 105, 108, 125–137 and 141–168. These sectors lie towards

1275-747: Is the DND Flyway , which connects Noida and Delhi, and runs across the river Yamuna. The second is the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway , which connects Noida to Greater Noida. The third is the Yamuna Expressway which connects Greater Noida to Agra via Mathura . The Eastern Peripheral Expressway , Delhi–Meerut Expressway , Upper Ganges Canal Expressway and the Ganga Expressway are the four expressways that are currently under construction which will be passing through

1326-487: Is the most spoken language. Other languages such as Urdu and Punjabi, are spoken by a minority. There is a smattering of speakers of other languages due to Ghaziabad's position in the Delhi metro area. The city's infrastructure is looked after by the NOIDA Authority, a statutory authority set-up under Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976 . Authority's head is its chairman Sanjiv Kumar Mittal, who

1377-755: The ABC Islands , the rain shadows of Hispaniola 's mountain ranges in the Dominican Republic and Haiti , parts of the Southwestern United States including California's Central Valley , and sections of South America such as the sertão , the Gran Chaco , and the poleward side of the arid deserts, where they typically feature a Mediterranean precipitation pattern, with generally rainless summers and wetter winters. They are also found in few areas of Europe surrounding

1428-558: The Make in India initiative. Paytm , India's largest unicorn fintech company is also headquartered in Noida. Okhla Bird Sanctuary (OBS) is at the entrance of the city at the point where the Yamuna River enters the state of Uttar Pradesh from the state of Delhi . The Okhla Barrage over the Yamuna has created the unique position of the OBS which attracts various species of birds. OBS

1479-599: The Mediterranean Basin . In Europe, BSh climates are predominantly found in southeastern Spain . It can also be found primarily in parts of south Greece but also in marginal areas of Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki in north Greece , most of Formentera , marginal areas of Ibiza and marginal areas of Italy in Sicily , Sardinia and Lampedusa . Cold semi-arid climates (type "BSk") tend to be located in elevated portions of temperate zones generally from

1530-523: The Outback surrounding the central desert regions lies within the hot semi-arid climate region. In South Asia, both India and parts of Pakistan experience the seasonal effects of monsoons and feature short but well-defined wet seasons , but are not sufficiently wet overall to qualify as either a tropical savanna or a humid subtropical climate. Hot semi-arid climates can be also found in parts of North America , such as most of northern Mexico ,

1581-659: The DGP of Uttar Pradesh Police. The Commissioner of Police (Additional DGP rank) is assisted by two Additional Commissioner of Police (Deputy IGP rank). Below them, there are seven Deputy Commissioner of Police/ DCP (SP rank). Noida is divided into three police zones i.e. Noida, Central Noida and Greater Noida, each of them under a zonal DCP (SP rank). Apart from these three Zonal DCPs, Noida Police has four other DCP looking after Headquarters, Traffic, Crime, and Women Safety. Below them, there are 16 Assistant Commissioner of Police/ ACP (Deputy SP rank). The current Commissioner of Noida Police

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1632-533: The Hindon River and the other at Agra. Up until the 1980s, these villages were flooded every two–three years, resulting in people temporarily moving to other places in Noida, and even as far as Mehrauli in South Delhi. Noida is also famous for its tall buildings and comes 2nd in India after Mumbai in this parameter. The new Parthala Flyover in Noida, which is often compared to the iconic Signature Bridge,

1683-540: The MP-I road. Three more elevated roads are planned. Along with these five elevated roads, several underpasses are under construction or approval and all these projects could be completed by 2020. Noida will become the city with the highest number of elevated roads and underpasses in India. UPSRTC , DTC and private buses ply through some routes in the city. Taxi, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws are available for short-distance transport. The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway

1734-633: The Master Plan 2041 submitted recently to the Authority. New Noida will include a land bank consisting of 87 villages of Bulandshahr and Dadri . In 2014, Allahabad High Court orders demolition of twin towers, pulls up Noida Authority for collusion with developer. Construction work stopped at the site in 2014 but the twin towers in Noida, built illegally by realty firm Supertech Ltd., were brought down within 12 seconds around 2.30 p.m. on 28 August 2022 with more than 3,700 kg of explosives. In

1785-642: The Parthala Flyover is a significant development that has greatly improved the flow of traffic in Noida and reduced travel time for commuters. There is always a huge amount of revenue surplus each year as they are unable to spend the entire amount on development or on maintaining civic amenities. Lease rent and interest from builders are the biggest contributors to Noida's revenue. Besides, the authority gets huge revenues out of water and property transfer charges. "The Noida authority had deposited ₹ 3,500 crore as fixed deposits in various banks because of surplus funds. Noida has so much surplus funds with it that it can run

1836-669: The area. The incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Noida (assembly constituency) is Pankaj Singh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The city falls under the Gautam Buddha Nagar parliamentary constituency, and the incumbent Member of Parliament is Mahesh Sharma . Noida ranks one of the cleanest medium population cities when it comes to cleanliness among cities in India. The creation of associated physical infrastructure

1887-588: The city even if it does not take any taxes from its allottees for 5 years in a row." A 300 m (980 ft) tall skyscraper named " Supernova Spira " stands on the Noida side of Delhi Noida Border. It will be the tallest residential tower in northern India after its completion in 2021. The Noida Authority's plans to establish 'New Noida' have opened new opportunities in the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR). The region will be settled in four phases, according to

1938-468: The city of Delhi , on the northeast by the cities of Delhi and Ghaziabad on the north-east, east, and south-east by the Hindon River . Noida falls under the catchment area of the Yamuna River, and is located on the old river bed. The soil is rich and loamy. Noida is home to a large number of residential sectors and villages. As of 2021, the city has a total of 168 residential sectors that offer

1989-913: The city, some of the more famous ones are the Hanuman temple in Sector 22, the Kalibari Temple in Sector 26, the ISKCON temple in Sector 33, Shree Jagannath Temple in Sector 34, Sai Baba Temple in Sector 61, Shiv Mandir in Sector 31, Shri Ram Mandir in Sector 36 and the Kuti Temple at Sec 163 Mohiyapur . Locals believe that the birth of Ravana also took place on the outskirts of Noida in a village called Bishrakh (near Noida-Greater Noida border). A Shia Jama Masjid in Sector 50 and St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church in Sector 51, Mar Thoma Church in Sector 50, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sector 34 are also well known. Languages in Noida (2011) Hindi

2040-543: The city. However, there are plans to shift the Bus Stand from Morna. Semi-arid climate A semi-arid climate , semi-desert climate , or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration , but not as low as a desert climate . There are different kinds of semi-arid climates, depending on variables such as temperature, and they give rise to different biomes . A more precise definition

2091-524: The city. The area adjacent to the NGN Expressway has seen heavy residential development in recent years. A 4/6-lane double-decker elevated road is over the MP-II which takes only 5 minutes to cross the whole city. This 4.8 km (3.0 mi) road starts from Flex crossing and ends at Vishwa Bharti school. Another elevated road from sector 12/22 to sector 12/10-21/21A crossing is going to be built on

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2142-491: The country. Noida is located in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. Noida is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of New Delhi , 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of the district headquarters, Greater Noida , and 520 kilometres (323 mi) northwest of the state capital, Lucknow . It is bound on the west and southwest by the Yamuna River, on the north and northwest by

2193-474: The garden. The garden has a seed bank, where seeds of more than 250 plant species are conserved. It also features a map of India, made entirely from plants. Scientists are giving a new lease of life to endangered and extinct plant species at the Botanical Garden. A look around the green expanse reveals species like Psilotum nudum , better known as skeleton fork fern. Considered a "primitive" plant –

2244-434: The last few years, Noida has also become a hub for software and mobile app development companies like Microsoft, Arm Holdings , HCL , Samsung and Barclays . These companies are contributing to the city's economy with their software product development and service export in foreign currencies. Samsung recently invested ₹ 50 billion (equivalent to ₹ 67 billion or US$ 800 million in 2023) in Noida, under

2295-465: The media industry. IANS also operates a mobile news service. This article about a publishing company is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Noida Noida , short for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority ( ISO : Navīna Ōkhalā Audyōgika Vikāsa Prādhikaraṇa ), is a city located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . Noida

2346-525: The mid-30s to low 50s latitudes, typically bordering a humid continental climate or a Mediterranean climate . They are also typically found in continental interiors some distance from large bodies of water. Cold semi-arid climates usually feature warm to hot dry summers, though their summers are typically not quite as hot as those of hot semi-arid climates. Unlike hot semi-arid climates, areas with cold semi-arid climates tend to have cold and possibly freezing winters. These areas usually see some snowfall during

2397-728: The south and south-east of Noida. As of December 2021, a new Faridabad-Noida-Gurgaon (FNG) expressway is also under construction to connect Faridabad and Gurgaon directly with Noida. The nearest airport to Noida is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. In June 2017, the Union Government sanctioned the construction of an international airport in Jewar, officially named the Noida International Airport , to reduce

2448-460: The traffic of the one in New Delhi. The groundbreaking for the airport in Jewar was done on 25 November 2021. Noida has a bus stand at Morna village in Sector 35. There are regular buses to nearby cities like New Delhi, Dehradun , Ghaziabad , Tappal , Khair , Aligarh , Hathras , Bulandshahr , Meerut , Muzaffarnagar , Haridwar and others. Uttar Pradesh Parivahan runs local buses in

2499-796: The winter, though snowfall is much lower than at locations at similar latitudes with more humid climates. Areas featuring cold semi-arid climates tend to have higher elevations than areas with hot semi-arid climates, and tend to feature major temperature swings between day and night, sometimes by as much as 20 °C (36 °F) or more. These large diurnal temperature variations are seldom seen in hot semi-arid climates. Cold semi-arid climates at higher latitudes tend to have dry winters and wetter summers, while cold semi-arid climates at lower latitudes tend to have precipitation patterns more akin to Mediterranean climates , with dry summers, relatively wet winters, and even wetter springs and autumns. Cold semi-arid climates are most commonly found in central Asia and

2550-503: Was ranked as the "Best City in Uttar Pradesh" in the "Best City Awards" conducted by ABP News in 2015. It is also ranked the cleanest city in medium category cities (cities with a population of 300,000 to 1,000,000) and 4th cleanest city among cities with less than 1,000,000 people. The city lies in the cultural region of Braj . Noida came into administrative existence on 17 April 1976 and celebrates 17 April as "Noida Day". It

2601-565: Was set up as part of an urbanisation thrust during the controversial Emergency period (1975–1977). The city was created under the UP Industrial Area Development Act, 1976 by the initiatives of Sanjay Gandhi . The city has the highest per capita income in Uttar Pradesh , ahead of Lucknow . Noida is classified as a special economic zone (SEZ). The Noida Authority is among the richest civic bodies in

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