The CSE news report on proposal of Noida Development Authority to construct multi storey buildings on a site that is part of the Yamuna flood plain and is defined as agricultural land. It is feared that, this will reduce groundwater recharge & also disturb biodiversity of the Okhla bird sanctuary.

Source: http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/newsletter/yamuna_flood.html

See Also

Document: Public notice by NDA on the proposal to construct multi storey buildings.
http://www.noidaauthorityonline.com/public_img.php?id=28-05-09H-P

Document: EIA notification 2006.
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/265655

Report: Improving municipal management for cities to succeed.
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/281905

Report: SEZs and their implication on urban management & regional planning in India.
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/255507

Weblink: Building regulations.
http://www.noidaauthorityonline.com/Buildingregulationsanddirections20-9...

Weblink: Protect Okhla bird SA petition.
http://www.petitiononline.com/OBPWLS09/petition.html