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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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LDA to Audit Fire Safety of 800,000 Buildings in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: In response to the recent Aliganj fire incident, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to conduct fire safety audits for approximately 800,000 residential and commercial buildings throughout the city. The authority plans to engage a private agency for this initiative, starting with LDA-developed colonies and gradually expanding to other areas. The audit will evaluate various fire safety aspects, including the state of electrical wiring, power load, setback space availability, roof stair access, door and window quality, lane width, proximity to water sources, nearest fire station distance, and positioning of air-conditioner units. LDA Vice-Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar stated that each…

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Lucknow Approves Affordable Housing Plan for Anant Nagar

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has sanctioned the construction of Aditi Apartments, a substantial affordable housing project consisting of 1,392 flats within the Anant Nagar scheme. Led by LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, this housing complex will encompass an 18,411-square-metre plot in Adarsh Khand of Anant Nagar, targeting various income groups of homebuyers. Out of the total units, 412 will be one-bedroom flats, each measuring 38.25 square metres, and 980 will be two-bedroom apartments with a carpet area of 50.10 square metres. The project will feature five residential towers and provide parking for 545 vehicles through basement and stilt parking…

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Lucknow: LDA Closes 71 Centres, Alerts 83 Builders on Fire Safety

LUCKNOW: Following the tragic fire at the Aliganj commercial complex that resulted in 15 fatalities on Monday, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has sealed 71 businesses and issued notices to 83 commercial building owners across the city for violations of building and fire safety regulations. This action marks the first day of an extensive safety drive. Preliminary investigations revealed significant shortcomings in fire safety protocols and emergency evacuation plans at the Aliganj complex affected by the blaze. Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, enforcement teams, along with representatives from the fire department and Lucknow police, undertook inspections across…

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Lucknow Body Implements New Fire Safety Rules for Building Plans

LUCKNOW: Following a tragic fire incident in Aliganj, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has mandated that all building owners submit a notarized fire safety affidavit before obtaining approval for their building plans. Previously, only large establishments needed a no objection certificate (NOC) from the fire safety department for map approval. Buildings not exceeding 15 meters in height and with an area of up to 500 square meters were exempt from this requirement. However, under the new regulations, owners of these smaller buildings are now required to file affidavits certifying fire safety compliance for map approval. The only exception applies to…

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Lucknow to Launch Varun Vihar & Naimish Nagar Housing Projects

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to launch its Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar housing schemes, with online registration commencing for over 3,100 residential plots in the initial phase. This plan was confirmed by LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar on Monday. Plots ranging from 72 sq m to 450 sq m will be available across two sectors in each project. Varun Vihar, covering 6,580 acres along the Agra Expressway, aims to house 3.5 lakh residents and enhance industrial, healthcare, educational, and logistics sectors. In the first phase, LDA will provide 1,926 plots in Varun Vihar, including 1,218 in Kailash…

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Lucknow Development Body Resumes Premium Flat Bookings

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has reopened registrations for 394 flats as part of its Aishbagh Square and Park View Apartment housing projects, providing homebuyers with another chance to acquire these premium residential units through a lottery system. Out of the total flats available, 276 can be found at Aishbagh Square on Mill Road in Aishbagh. This project features three-bedroom apartments, complete with servant rooms, and spans nearly 1,900 sq ft, starting at approximately Rs 1.11 crore. At Park View Apartments, situated opposite Rashtra Prerna Sthal in the Basant Kunj scheme, there are 118 flats open for registration. These…

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Lucknow to Redevelop Indira Nagar Complex for ₹110 Crore

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) plans to redevelop the aging Kailashkunj Commercial Complex in Indira Nagar, Ayodhya Road, transforming it into a modern mixed-use high-rise with commercial and residential spaces at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore. Spanning 6,046 square meters, the complex currently accommodates around 280 shops but is in a state of disrepair, with many units vacant and encroachments affecting common areas and parking. Officials stated that the existing structure will be demolished to make way for a 13-storey building, standing 45 meters tall. The ground and lower floors will feature retail shops and office spaces, while…

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Lucknow to Start E-Auction for 149 Residential Plots

Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority will initiate an e-auction for 149 residential plots in Gomti Nagar Extension and Basant Kunj Yojana starting Thursday, as part of a larger sale of 475 properties valued at nearly Rs 3,000 crore throughout the city. According to officials, the online auction portal will remain open until May 28, allowing interested buyers to participate by depositing 10% of the reserved price as earnest money. The residential plots range from 25 square metres to 300 square metres. Among the residential plots, LDA has made available 12 plots on land recently cleared of encroachments in…

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Lucknow to Launch 900 LIG, EWS Flats on Sitapur Road

Representative image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to introduce an affordable housing initiative on Sitapur Road, offering approximately 900 flats targeted at Low Income Group (LIG) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families. This development will occupy 16,000 square metres of land that has recently been cleared of encroachments near Shia PG College. The project will feature 582 LIG flats and 336 EWS flats housed in multistoried apartment towers. The 2BHK LIG units are expected to cost around Rs 35 lakh each, while the 1BHK EWS units will be approximately Rs 15 lakh. All towers are planned to…