GNIDA Tightens Safety After Engineer's Tragic Death in Noida Basement Flooding

• An engineer drowned in Noida due to basement flooding during builder excavation, prompting strict action from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA).
• GNIDA has launched comprehensive road and construction safety measures, deploying staff to identify and rectify accident-prone areas.
• Officers are instructed to identify 'black spots' and 'hotspots'; regional JEs and managers will be held responsible for negligence.
• 10 major hotspots, including Gaur City, Sigma-4, and Alpha-1, have been identified, with ACEO-level officers personally inspecting sites.
• Safety enhancements like barricading, diversions, electric tape, blinkers, and red lights are being installed at construction sites and accident-prone locations.

Why It Matters: GNIDA implements strict safety protocols and a zero-tolerance policy to prevent future accidents after a tragic death.