Noida, an acronym for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, stands as a prominent city in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Functioning as a satellite city of Delhi, Noida is an integral part of the National Capital Region. The city, overseen by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA), reported a population of 642,381 in the 2011 Census.

Administratively, Noida falls under the Noida (Vidhan Sabha) constituency and the Gautam Buddha Nagar (Lok Sabha) constituency. Mahesh Sharma currently serves as the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament for Gautam Buddha Nagar, while Pankaj Singh holds the position of MLA for Noida.

Noida garnered recognition in the “Best City Awards” organized by ABP News in 2015, securing the title of the Best City in Uttar Pradesh and the Best City in Housing across India. Notably, the city boasts an impressive 50% green cover, earning it the reputation of being India’s greenest city—a remarkable distinction.

Furthermore, Noida has been ranked as the cleanest city in the medium category, encompassing cities with populations ranging from 300,000 to 1,000,000, and holds the impressive fourth position among cities with populations less than 1,000,000.

The district’s administrative headquarters are situated in the nearby city of Greater Noida, adding to the cohesive regional development. Noida’s commitment to environmental sustainability and cleanliness underscores its position as a dynamic and well-managed urban center within the vibrant tapestry of India’s diverse cities.