{
  "id": 455881,
  "title": "No roads, drainage after 11 yrs: Why Gr Noida ‘smart village’ wants name change",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/no-roads-drainage-after-11-yrs-why-gr-noida-smart-village-wants-name",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T19:31:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/no-roads-drainage-after-11-years-smart-village-sadullapur-pitches-for-name-change-to-bharatpur/articleshow/133058868.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2015, the village of Sadullapur was chosen to be among 14 'smart villages' in Greater Noida, with the promise of improved infrastructure including paved roads, reliable water supply, and a drainage system. However, 11 years later, the village's 7,000 residents continue to wait for these promised developments. The roads into Sadullapur remain unpaved dirt tracks, becoming particularly dangerous during monsoon season due to slush. The manhole covers are often misplaced or broken, and there are issues with drain culverts and abandoned RCC pipes along the roadside. Despite a group of residents proposing a name change to 'Bharatpur' in an attempt to spur development, the village's condition remains unchanged. The nearest hospital is a private clinic in Greater Noida West, a 3km drive that can take up to 60 minutes due to traffic and poor road conditions. The district hospital, located 18km away, is the only other option for those who cannot afford private care. A local resident, Prabhanshu Nagar, expressed frustration over the village's neglect, noting that despite being surrounded by high-rise buildings, Sadullapur's infrastructure falls far short of urban standards.",
  "summary": "Sadullapur village, designated a smart village in 2015, still awaits promised development and basic facilities. Residents face unpaved roads and broken drainage systems, impacting daily life significantly. Some villagers propose changing the name from Sadullapur to Bharatpur hoping for development. However, other residents prioritize basic infrastructure over any name change. Development projects…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}