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Lucknow: LDA to Create 2051 GIS Master Plan for Six Districts

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has been appointed as the nodal agency for developing the Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region (UPSCR). It is currently preparing a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Master Plan-2051 for the six districts included in the initiative. This digital plan will unify land use, water bodies, forests, green belts, and proposed developments over approximately 26,000 sq km into a single platform to enhance planning and monitoring. The proposed UPSCR will encompass Lucknow, Barabanki, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, and Rae Bareli. The regional master plan aims to establish a long-term framework for structured growth and coordinated regional development.…

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Lucknow Expands: Six Districts to Join Capital Region

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW: The city is gearing up for significant expansion with the introduction of the state capital region (SCR) project, inspired by Delhi-NCR. A comprehensive 380-page report has been prepared and submitted to the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), which will forward it to the state government for approval. The SCR initiative encompasses six districts—Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Hardoi, and Sitapur—aiming for integrated development that bolsters the capital while ensuring balanced growth in surrounding areas, making it competitive with capital cities across the nation. LDA officials noted that the scheme draws inspiration from the Delhi-NCR and…