Noida: Some people have planned Diwali Mela and other events for the next weekend 29-31 and residents have said that the community program rises time after last year’s dim celebration.
Most of the complexes will make food kiosks and shopping areas and arrange making, painting, dancing and similar events for children.
According to the residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) member, some have planned to make their own DIYAS and candles times and residents want to shop from the public shop rather than going to a crowded market.
“Because Covid’s related restrictions have been appointed, people want to gather and celebrate it.
But we ask residents not to go to a crowded area, follow the norms of social blasphemy and use masks.
In a housing community, we have also asked residents to see if The tower can be allocated a specific slot for celebrations so that the general area is not too dense, “said Rajiva Singh, President, Federation of Noida from the Association of Apartment Owners (NOFAA).
He added that it seems that people arrange small parties this time, instead of larger events in public places.
“Instead of allowing brand companies and big events, many home-based entrepreneurs are preparing kiosks for bakery and other food and home decor,” Singh said.
The Federation of RWA also encourages people to gather in small groups over a longer period of time.
“Many sectors have organized Navratri and Dandiya events but managed to avoid crowding.
We asked RWA to spread these events for a longer period of time so many people did not gather at the same time,” said Yogendra Sharma, President, Federation Noida Rwas ( Fonrwa).
He added that many sectors have decided to hold their events for days and not just one night.
Meanwhile, surveys conducted in 10 Indian cities, including Gurgaon, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Pune, have shown that noida residents are most interested in shopping online and visiting local shops.
This is followed by Hyderabad.
According to the “Mood of Consumer” survey conducted by Localcirles, a community social media platform, around 72% of noida households tend to order online or get provisions delivered from local shops.
About 80% of people surveyed said safety and comfort are their top priority when shopping, more than other criteria such as budgets and product choices (range).
“With the risk of Covid, safety has become the main criteria for noida households when it comes to shopping festivals this year.
Noida seems more likely to order online and from local shops compared to all other cities covered by surveys.
Pandemics have changed many habits , “said a spokesman, Localcirles.