India, March 15 -- Residents of sectors 116 and 117 in Noida have raised concerns over the lack of green spaces in the area and are pushing for the development of a public park on a vacant stretch between the two sectors, saying it could help improve air quality and provide much-needed recreational space.

The demand comes as rapid residential development in the surrounding sectors has significantly increased population density.

President of the Sector 117 residents' welfare association and secretary of the Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA), Kosinder Yadav, said the sectors are urbanising rapidly, but with a lack of green cover.

"Sectors 117 and 116, along with nearby areas, have become densely populated with s...