Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Noida Residents Protest Sikka Group Over Water and Power
Residents of a housing society in Noida held a protest against their builder.
They say the drinking water is too salty and unsafe.
They also say the electricity stops many times every day.
The residents report that these problems have lasted for almost three years.
They say the builder has repeatedly promised to fix the problems.
They also complained about poor cleaning and water standing in a fountain.
They worry this could encourage mosquitoes and illnesses such as dengue.
They want safe water, dependable electricity, and better maintenance.
Residents of Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society in Sector 79, Noida, protested against Sikka Group on Saturday.
Residents alleged that excessively saline water is unfit for consumption and has caused illness and other health problems.
They claimed electricity cuts occur 10 to 25 times daily, with outages lasting about 10 minutes.
Residents said the problems have continued for nearly three years despite repeated complaints and assurances from the developer.
They also cited poor sanitation, stagnant fountain water, possible mosquito-borne disease risks, and difficulties affecting about 250 residents.
- Who
- Residents of Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society and Sikka Group.
- What
- Residents protested over alleged problems with drinking water, electricity, sanitation, and other basic amenities.
- When
- Saturday; residents said the problems have continued for nearly three years.
- Where
- Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society, Sector 79, Noida.
- Why
- Residents said repeated complaints and assurances from the developer had not produced satisfactory improvements.
- Society
- Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society
- Location
- Sector 79, Noida
- Residents affected
- Around 250 people, according to residents
- Water complaint
- Residents described the supplied water as excessively saline and unfit for consumption.
- Power complaint
- Residents alleged electricity outages occur 10 to 25 times daily and last about 10 minutes.
- Duration
- Residents said the problems have continued for nearly three years.
- Sanitation concern
- Residents said stagnant water had accumulated in a society fountain, creating unhygienic conditions and a possible mosquito-borne disease risk.
