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LDA Lucknow’s Three Mega Township Projects

Dec 02 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has intensified work on its three major township projects—Varun Vihar Awas Yojana, Naimish Nagar Yojana, and the upcoming IT City Township on Sultanpur Road. According to officials, land acquisition, compensation, and infrastructure preparations are in full swing, and the first phase is expected to be launched by Navratri in March.

 IT City Township, Sultanpur Road

LDA is acquiring land for the IT City project under the land pooling system.

  • Farmers contributing land will receive 25% developed land back.

  • Plot allotment through lottery system is expected by January for first-line farmers.

Project Highlights

  • Total Area: 1,696 acres

  • Residential Plots: 72 sq.m to 1,250 sq.m

  • Most Common Plot Size: 200 sq.m (Approx. 1,800 plots)

  • Industrial Area: 350 acres

  • Commercial Zone: 60 acres

  • Features to include Green Belt, Golf City, Water Bodies

Naimish Nagar Yojana – Major Land Acquisition Completed

Land for the Naimish Nagar project is being acquired with consent from farmers.

Key Updates

  • 18 villages identified for land acquisition

  • Major villages include:
    Bhoili, Lakshmipur Purabgaon, Purwa Serpur, Farrukhabad Kodari, Kamalabad, Kamalapur, Palhari, Gopramau, Barumau, Dhauringa, Saidapur Paschimgaon, Dhobaila, Umarbh, Dugaur, etc.

  • Approx. ₹4,785 crore project cost

  • Farmers have already received ₹400 crore in compensation

  • Proposed facilities:

    • Wide roads

    • Parks, Green belts

    • School, Hospital, Community Centres

    • Solid Waste Management

    • Business Centres

Varun Vihar Awas Yojana – One of UP’s Biggest Townships

This is set to become one of the largest residential townships in Uttar Pradesh.

Project Scale

  • Total Area: 6,580 acres

  • Plot Creation: 15,000+ residential plots

  • Sectors: 25

  • Major Features:

    • International-level Golf Course

    • Central Park

    • 300-acre Logistic Park

    • Comprehensive green zones

  • Farmers have already given consent; land acquisition in advanced stages

Official Statement from LDA

LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar stated:

“All three township projects will include high-tech infrastructure—Global Business Park, IT & AI Parks, Super Speciality Medical Zones, and large industrial plots. Significant employment opportunities will emerge as industries set up units. Once the layout is finalised, the schemes will be launched.”

On-Ground Progress

  • Project boards installed at Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar

  • Pillar marking and land takeover work underway

  • Compensation distribution to farmers in progress

Expected Launch Timeline

LDA is preparing to open Phase-1 registration of all three schemes by Navratri (March).

These high-tech townships are expected to significantly boost residential opportunities, employment, and overall urban growth in Lucknow.