Noida

Noida, short for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a city located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a part of the National Capital Region (NCR). Situated in the floodplain region between the Yamuna and the Hindon Rivers, the city was established in 1976, and is regarded as one of the most systematically planned cities in India. It was designed under the NCR planning strategy to decentralise growth from Delhi. Gautam Buddha Nagar District that includes the cities of Noida, Greater Noida and YEIDA City contributes over 10% to the Uttar Pradesh GSDP, more than 2.5x the state capital district of Lucknow which contributes 4%. Noida is frequently ranked as one of India’s greenest cities, boasting over 50% green cover, including botanica gardens and biodiversity parks. The city emphasises sustainable development, green corridors, and high-quality landscaping.