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Jan 22 2026

Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has released a major update regarding its much-awaited and ambitious IT City Scheme. The project is being developed between Sultanpur Road and Kisan Path in Lucknow and will span a massive area of around 3,490 acres.

 IT City Scheme Launch Date

As per the latest information, the LDA IT City Scheme will be launched on 20 February 2025. Earlier, the launch was expected sooner, but it has now been slightly delayed.

 Plot Size in First Phase

In the first phase of the scheme:

  • 35 square meter residential plots will be launched

  • Initially, these plots will be allotted to farmers

  • Plot allotment will be done through a lottery system

 Proposed Plot Price

  • Proposed rate: ₹4,000 per square foot

  • The final price will be confirmed at the time of launch

 Priority for Farmers (Land Pooling Scheme)

Farmers who have provided their land under the Land Pooling Scheme will get first priority. Only those farmers whose land agreements are completed by 27 January 2025 will be eligible for the first-phase lottery.

So far:

  • Around 225–275 landowners have signed agreements

  • About 125 acres of land has been pooled

  • Proposals for another 150 acres are under consideration

 Identified Sectors for Farmer Allotment

Plots for farmers are being identified in Sectors 15, 16, 17, and 18 of the IT City Scheme.

 Villages Included in the Project Area

The land for the IT City Scheme is being acquired from villages under Mohanlalganj Tehsil, including:

  • Bakka

  • Sunai

  • Kanjehra

  • Sikandarpur Amoliya

  • Siddhpura

  • Parhata

  • Pahad Nagar

  • Tikariya

  • Rakibabad

  • Mohari Khurd

  • Mohari Kala

  • Khujli

  • Bhatwara

 Lottery Date & Venue

  • Date: 20 February 2025

  • Venue: Mercury Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan,
    Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow

When Will Registration Open for the Public?

Registration for the general public will begin after the completion of allotment to farmers.

Upcoming Housing Schemes in Lucknow

According to sources, LDA and UP Housing Board may soon launch several new schemes:

  • New Jail Road Scheme – launch expected anytime

  • Naimish Nagar Scheme – likely during March (Navratri)

  • Varun Vihar Residential Scheme – Phase 1 expected in March

  • Wellness City Scheme – registration expected later this year

Currently, land acquisition through land pooling and mutual agreements is progressing rapidly across these projects.