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VDA Boosts Infrastructure for Three Proposed Townships in Varanasi

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: — Representative AI image VARANASI The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is set to launch township projects after a 32-year hiatus since the Lalpur Yojana project. They are accelerating developments at their flagship Anand Kashi Yojana, with plans to start plot registration across all categories by the end of August. During a site inspection in Kallipur on Friday, VDA Vice-Chairman Purn Bora instructed officials to expedite infrastructure tasks while ensuring quality standards are maintained. Bora noted that construction of roads, boundary walls, and entry gates is currently in progress, after which sewerage and…

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Varanasi: 150 Structures Demolished for Road Widening

Representative image VARANASI: Following a stay order from the high court preventing the demolition of three buildings as part of the Dalmandi road widening project, the Public Works Department (PWD) proceeded to demolish 13 other structures and clear debris on Sunday. Under strict security, PWD Executive Engineer K.K. Singh and ACP (Dashaswamedh) Atul Anjan Tripathi oversaw the demolition, which was monitored via drone surveillance. A total of 13 buildings were demolished, including eight recently acquired by the PWD and five that had received notices from the Varanasi Municipal Corporation. Overall, close to 150 buildings have been demolished in the ongoing…

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VDA to Launch Three Mega Townships in Varanasi After 32 Years

VARANASI: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is launching three integrated townships as part of its first major initiative since the Lalpur Awas Yojana in 1994. This plan includes a Sports City near the under-construction international cricket stadium at Ganjari, with an investment of ₹400 crore from the state government, and close oversight from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aimed at enhancing urban development in the city. According to VDA vice-chairman Purna Bora, the two upcoming projects — the 250-acre Anand Kashi Township at Kallipur and the 165-acre Rudra Vihar Township at Madhni — are on the brink of launch, while the…

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Dalmandi Drive Progresses: 112 Buildings Demolished in Varanasi

Representative AI image VARANASI: The demolition of structures for the Dalmandi road-widening project has resumed following a pause during Bakrid, with over 112 buildings now demolished. A total of 187 structures have been earmarked for removal as part of the initiative aimed at improving access to Kashi Vishwanath Dham from the Naisadak junction along the Lahurabir-Godowlia road. Currently, demolition work is ongoing at 14 additional buildings, while discussions are in progress with the management of six mosques located in the project’s alignment. On Sunday, PWD Executive Engineer KK Singh stated that the demolition count exceeded 100 as of Saturday and…

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30+ buildings demolished for road expansion in Varanasi

Representative AI image VARANASI: On Thursday, significant portions of over 32 out of 41 buildings in the Baulia Lehartara area were demolished as part of the project for the six-lane Mohansarai-Cantt railway station road. Under strict security, a Public Works Department (PWD) team, led by Executive Engineer K.K. Singh, arrived with numerous earthmovers, bulldozers, loaders, and dumpers to begin the demolition. As part of the Rs 410 crore project, the work on the stretch from Mohansarai to Collectory Farm (Chandpur) is nearly complete. Despite serving eviction notices to building owners in 2025, the PWD had been unable to proceed with…

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Varanasi’s ₹2,866 Crore Budget Aims for City Growth and Infrastructure

VARANASI: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) forecasts an operational income of ₹2,070.61 crore for the financial year 2026-27, marking a substantial increase of about 448% from the previous year. In conjunction, a budget allocation of ₹2,069 crore has been made, reflecting a rise of approximately 343% compared to last year. Overall, a comprehensive budget of ₹2,866.20 crore was approved on Thursday. The budget is heavily focused on the city’s expansion, new townships, and infrastructure development. The primary revenue source identified in the budget is land sales and compensation, expected to generate about ₹1,206 crore. Additionally, around ₹575 crore has been…

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UP allocates ₹425 crore for townships in 8 cities

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹425 crore for the development of new townships in eight major cities. Under the Chief Minister’s New Township Scheme, development authorities submitted proposals for funding to the state government. This allocation will act as seed capital for townships in Bareilly, Varanasi, Orai, Chitrakoot, Banda, Pratapgarh, Ghazipur, and Mau. The initiative aims to promote organized development in response to the rapidly expanding urban population and to offer improved housing options for residents. The government will provide up to 50% of the costs related to land acquisition as seed capital, available for a maximum duration…

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Varanasi body advances group housing, approves 474 layouts

Representative AI image VARANASI: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is experiencing positive results from its new strategies to engage builders in developing planned colonies, with over 474 layouts now approved. However, it has come to light that builders have not obtained completion certificates for 73 group housing projects, despite allotting and occupying flats in these developments. Completion certificates, issued by competent authorities like the VDA, ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards. This process involves verification of construction quality, adherence to approved plans, and completion before any possession is granted to buyers. In reviewing its records, the VDA discovered…

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Uttar Pradesh Housing Panel Launches Phase Two of Rule Easing

LUCKNOW: On Tuesday, the UP housing department established a six-member committee, chaired by the housing secretary, to initiate the second phase of the compliance reduction and deregulation process. This committee will consist of vice-chairmen from Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ghaziabad, along with the state’s chief town planner and Awas Bandhu’s director. After securing the top position in the first phase of the deregulation initiative nationwide, the UP government has tasked key departments with identifying bottlenecks causing delays in processing applications from individuals and private entities. “We will assess all our services to enhance the working environment for all stakeholders. Our primary…

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Uttar Pradesh Housing Board Offers 4,200 Homes in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Individuals and families looking to purchase residential units in apartment blocks and developments established by housing authorities can now do so without the hassle of making multiple trips to local government offices. The housing department has directed 29 housing development authorities, along with the UP Housing Board, to compile a centralized list of available properties. The list will be accessible on the portals managed by individual authorities (including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi) and the housing department’s portal. To encourage potential buyers, relevant government agencies are required to upload recent photographs of the available units along with their geo-coordinates (Google Map).…