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Lucknow: The much-awaited LDA Varun Vihar Yojana 2026 is now scheduled to be launched on September 24, 2026, after the programme planned for September 14 was postponed.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to launch the Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar housing schemes together on September 24. According to the latest September 22 report, online registration for 3,105 residential plots across the two schemes will also open on the same day.
For Varun Vihar, the first phase will comprise 1,926 residential plots in the Kashi Khand and Kailash Khand areas. The township is being developed by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) over approximately 6,580 acres along the Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Mohan Road.
Earlier reports had mentioned approximately 3,600 plots and a possible price range of ₹2,500–₹2,800 per square foot. Those figures should now be treated as superseded for the first phase. The latest reports identify 1,926 Varun Vihar plots, with the reported rate at approximately ₹2,800 per sq ft.
Two Varun Vihar components — Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand — are already registered with UP-RERA, providing an additional regulatory reference for the identified project components.
The latest development is the confirmation of the September 24, 2026 launch.
The September 22 report states that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the two major LDA township schemes on September 24 at Dona village in the Varun Vihar area. Online registration for a combined 3,105 residential plots will open on the day.
The latest reported distribution is:
Varun Vihar – 1,926 plots
Naimish Nagar – 1,179 plots
Combined – 3,105 plots
For this article, the focus is on Varun Vihar.
| Particular | Latest information |
|---|---|
| Authority | Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) |
| Scheme | Varun Vihar Yojana |
| Location | Near Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Mohan Road, Lucknow |
| Latest launch date | September 24, 2026 |
| Launch | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath |
| First-phase residential plots | 1,926 |
| Reported plot rate | Around ₹2,800 per sq ft |
| Plot sizes | 112.5 to 450 sq m in the reported first phase |
| Total planned township area | Approximately 6,580 acres |
| Long-term planned plots | More than 15,000 |
| Planned sectors | 25 |
| Kailash Khand RERA | UPRERAPRJ160133/07/2026 |
| Kashi Khand RERA | UPRERAPRJ733483/07/2026 |
| Proposed logistics park | Approximately 300 acres |
| Green belts, parks and water bodies | More than 980 acres |
| Allotment method | Lottery/draw-based allotment as reported for the scheme |
| Registration | Scheduled to open September 24, 2026 |
The 6,580-acre scale, 25-sector plan and more than 15,000 planned plots come from LDA's project information.
The original launch date of September 14 was postponed.
The latest update dated September 22 now places the joint launch of Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar on September 24, 2026. The latest report also says online registration for the first-phase plots will open on the same day.
This means the September 14 date should no longer be used as the current launch date in articles, social posts or FAQs.
Latest position:
Launch date: September 24, 2026
Registration opening: September 24, 2026
Prospective applicants should nevertheless verify the live registration window, closing date and payment instructions on the official LDA registration system when the scheme opens.
The first phase of Varun Vihar will have 1,926 residential plots.
The inventory is divided between the Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand components.
Earlier information identified:
Kailash Khand – 1,218 plots
Kashi Khand – 708 plots
Total – 1,926 plots
The combined figure of 1,926 plots is consistent with the latest September 22 report.
This is an important correction for readers.
Earlier reports had referred to approximately 3,600 plots in connection with the proposed first phase or broader rollout.
However, the latest September 22 update specifically identifies 1,926 plots for Varun Vihar and 1,179 plots for Naimish Nagar, taking the combined first-phase registration inventory to 3,105 plots.
Therefore, the current article should not describe Varun Vihar as a 3,600-plot first-phase scheme.
The 1,926 figure is the latest reported Varun Vihar first-phase inventory.
The reported rate for Varun Vihar is approximately:
Earlier reports had quoted a range of ₹2,500–₹2,800 per sq ft. More recent reports specify approximately ₹2,800 per sq ft for Varun Vihar.
The final payable amount for an individual applicant should be checked against the official LDA scheme documents, because the total acquisition cost may include charges other than the basic plot price.
Potential additional costs may include applicable:
Registration charges
Stamp duty
Development-related charges
Taxes
Other statutory or authority charges
Readers should therefore distinguish between the reported basic rate and the total amount payable for allotment and registration.
The reported first-phase Varun Vihar inventory contains 1,926 plots across six plot sizes.
| Plot Size | Number of Plots | Reported Registration Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 112.5 sq m | 1,144 | ₹1,69,470 |
| 162 sq m | 268 | ₹2,44,036.80 |
| 200 sq m | 340 | ₹3,01,280 |
| 288 sq m | 30 | ₹4,33,843.20 |
| 300 sq m | 39 | ₹4,51,920 |
| 450 sq m | 105 | ₹6,77,880 |
| Total | 1,926 | — |
These plot counts and registration amounts have been reported in recent coverage of the LDA scheme.
The largest inventory is clearly concentrated in the 112.5 sq m category, with 1,144 plots.
At the reported rate of approximately ₹2,800 per sq ft, the mathematical basic land cost can be estimated as follows:
| Plot Size | Approx. Area in Sq Ft | Approx. Basic Plot Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 112.5 sq m | 1,211 sq ft | ₹33.9 lakh |
| 162 sq m | 1,744 sq ft | ₹48.8 lakh |
| 200 sq m | 2,153 sq ft | ₹60.3 lakh |
| 288 sq m | 3,100 sq ft | ₹86.8 lakh |
| 300 sq m | 3,229 sq ft | ₹90.4 lakh |
| 450 sq m | 4,844 sq ft | ₹1.36 crore |
These figures are calculated estimates, not official allotment quotations.
The actual amount payable should be determined from the LDA's official scheme documents and payment schedule.
The reported registration amounts vary according to plot size.
For example:
112.5 sq m: ₹1,69,470
162 sq m: ₹2,44,036.80
200 sq m: ₹3,01,280
288 sq m: ₹4,33,843.20
300 sq m: ₹4,51,920
450 sq m: ₹6,77,880
Recent reports list these amounts as the registration money associated with the respective plot categories.
Applicants should verify whether the amount is treated as registration money/application money, how it is adjusted against the final plot cost and what happens to the amount in case of unsuccessful applications or withdrawal.
Those conditions should be taken from the official LDA scheme documentation rather than assumed from media reports.
Varun Vihar is being offered as a plotted housing scheme, with allotment through a lottery/draw process.
The broad process is expected to involve:
Online registration
Creation/login of applicant account
Selection of eligible plot category
Submission of applicant details
Payment of prescribed registration amount
Document verification/scrutiny
Publication of eligible applicants
Computerised draw of lots
Declaration of results
Allotment to successful applicants
Payment of the balance amount according to LDA's schedule
Applicants should follow the actual instructions displayed on the official LDA portal when registration opens.
Varun Vihar is being developed along the Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Mohan Road.
The LDA project information places the larger scheme near the Agra Expressway and identifies land from multiple villages in the Sadar and Sarojini Nagar tehsils.
The villages identified by LDA include:
Bhaliya
Adampur Indwara
Bahru
Jaliyamau
Madarpur
Ibrahimganj
Naktaura
Gahlwara
Tejkrishna Khera
Rewari
Sakra
Dona
The exact location of an individual plot should be verified from the official layout plan, sector/block information and plot number rather than inferred only from the township's overall location.
Varun Vihar is considerably larger than the first-phase 1,926-plot offering.
LDA describes it as a major township planned over approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway. The larger development is planned to include residential, commercial, mixed-use, institutional and group-housing components.
The larger plan includes:
Residential plots
Commercial development
Mixed-use areas
Institutional plots
Group housing
Parks
Green belts
Water bodies
Sports facilities
Golf-course development
Internal roads
Underground utility infrastructure
Logistics infrastructure
LDA's project information also indicates more than 15,000 planned plots across 25 sectors.
One of the major components of the larger Varun Vihar master plan is the proposed open-space network.
LDA says more than 980 acres are planned for green belts, parks and water bodies.
The larger development also includes recreational infrastructure and a proposed golf-course component.
These are planned components, however, and readers should distinguish between land earmarked in the master plan and facilities that have already been completed and are operational.
The Varun Vihar development also includes a proposed approximately 300-acre logistics park.
The logistics component is part of the larger township vision and is intended to support the wider economic and employment ecosystem around the development.
For homebuyers, the distinction between planned infrastructure and completed infrastructure is important. The presence of a proposed logistics park does not mean that such facilities are already operational.
Varun Vihar remains a very large, phased development.
LDA's project information states that:
Registry of approximately 450 bighas has been completed.
Possession of approximately 105 bighas has been acquired.
Around ₹300 crore in compensation has been distributed to farmers.
Land registration involving approximately 22,403 farmers is being undertaken in phases.
These figures are important because the overall township covers approximately 6,580 acres.
A buyer should therefore understand that the first-phase plotted scheme is only one part of a much larger development programme.
Two components of Varun Vihar are registered with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA).
RERA Number: UPRERAPRJ160133/07/2026
According to the UP-RERA record:
Project: Varun Vihar Yojna Kailash Khand
Promoter: Lucknow Development Authority
Registration date: July 10, 2026
Proposed start date: July 1, 2026
Declared completion date: June 5, 2031
The UP-RERA record identifies the project location in parts of Gahalwara and Dona villages in Lucknow.
RERA Number: UPRERAPRJ733483/07/2026
According to the UP-RERA record:
Project: Varun Vihar Yojna Kashi Khand
Promoter: Lucknow Development Authority
Registration date: July 10, 2026
Proposed start date: July 1, 2026
Declared completion date: June 5, 2031
The UP-RERA record identifies the project in Dona village, Sarojini Nagar tehsil, Lucknow.
The UP-RERA records therefore independently confirm the existence of the two registered project components and their declared timelines.
Both the Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand UP-RERA records currently show a declared completion date of:
This should not be interpreted as the date when the entire 6,580-acre Varun Vihar township will necessarily be completed.
The RERA registrations relate to the specific registered project components. The broader township is much larger and is planned to be developed in phases.
Yes, Varun Vihar is being developed by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), a statutory urban development authority.
The UP-RERA records for both Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand identify Lucknow Development Authority as the promoter.
Therefore, the scheme should be described as an LDA-developed government-authority housing/plot scheme, rather than as a private developer's plotted project.
However, "government-developed" does not mean that buyers are guaranteed appreciation, immediate infrastructure completion or a particular investment return.
The project is positioned near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway and Mohan Road.
Its location is relevant to buyers because the township is being planned as a large urban expansion area rather than as an isolated residential colony.
The wider development plan includes residential, commercial, institutional and logistics components.
However, buyers should separately examine the actual access road to the specific plot, road width, nearby completed infrastructure and current travel times before applying.
Recent reports on the first-phase offering state that the plots are associated with roads ranging from approximately 18 metres to 45 metres in width.
This is useful information for applicants because plot location can affect:
Road frontage
Accessibility
Surrounding land use
Traffic levels
Future commercial activity
Building planning
Applicants should verify the exact road width and plot position from the official approved layout before making a final decision.
The launch of a government-authority plot scheme does not eliminate the need for due diligence.
Applicants should check:
Confirm the actual plot area and dimensions.
Check the exact sector, block and plot number in the official layout.
Verify whether the plot faces an 18-metre, 24-metre, 30-metre, 45-metre or other road as applicable.
Do not calculate the budget only from the ₹2,800-per-sq-ft headline rate.
Check all applicable charges.
Confirm whether the reported registration amount is refundable, adjustable or forfeitable under the official scheme rules.
Read the deadline for subsequent payments and penalties for delayed payment.
Check whether roads, drainage, electricity, water and other infrastructure serving the selected plot are already developed or remain part of future works.
If the plot falls within a RERA-registered component, verify the corresponding UP-RERA record.
Check the approved layout and applicable development permissions.
Applicants intending to construct a house should check applicable building bylaws, setbacks, permissible floors, height restrictions and other development controls.
The latest September 22 report says online registration for the first-phase plots is scheduled to open on September 24, 2026 along with the scheme launch.
This is a significant change from earlier reports, which had placed the launch and registration on September 14.
Therefore, older articles stating that registration opened on September 14 should be updated.
Applicants should use only the official LDA registration system and verify that the Varun Vihar scheme is actually live before submitting payment.
Once the registration window becomes active, applicants should:
Visit the official LDA registration portal.
Create or access the applicant account.
Select the Varun Vihar scheme.
Review available plot categories.
Enter applicant details.
Upload the required documents.
Select the applicable plot-size category.
Pay the prescribed registration amount.
Save the application and payment acknowledgement.
Monitor LDA's official announcements for the eligible-applicant list and lottery date.
The exact process, documents and deadlines should be taken from the live LDA notification and portal instructions.
The final LDA notification should be treated as the authoritative source for the document list.
Applicants should be prepared to provide information that may include:
Aadhaar or other accepted identity proof
PAN, where required
Address proof
Photograph
Bank account details
Applicant declaration
Category-related documents, where applicable
Other documents specified by LDA
Applicants should not upload or submit documents that are not requested by the official portal.
The reported allotment method is a draw/lottery.
After the registration period closes, LDA is expected to undertake eligibility scrutiny before the allotment process.
Applicants should keep:
Application number
Registration receipt
Payment receipt
Login credentials
Submitted application details
until the final result and subsequent allotment process are completed.
The official lottery date and result procedure should be confirmed through LDA.
A common misunderstanding is to treat registration as confirmation of a plot.
Registration does not mean that a particular plot has been allotted.
The first-phase plots are being offered through a draw-based process, meaning eligible applicants must go through the prescribed allotment procedure.
Applicants should therefore be cautious of anyone claiming that a particular plot can be "reserved" or "guaranteed" before the official allotment.
Varun Vihar's proposed scale and location make several factors relevant to a buyer's assessment:
LDA is the development authority.
The township is planned over approximately 6,580 acres.
More than 15,000 plots are planned across the larger development.
The first phase has 1,926 reported residential plots.
The project is located near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
Commercial, institutional and logistics components are planned.
Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand have UP-RERA registrations.
At the same time, buyers should account for:
Phased development
Land acquisition progress
Infrastructure completion timelines
Final payment obligations
Additional statutory charges
Actual access and surrounding development
The time required for the larger township to mature
These factors are more useful for assessing the scheme than relying solely on a headline price or future appreciation claims.
The 6,580-acre scale means the township will not necessarily develop uniformly at the same time.
LDA's own project information shows that land registration is being carried out in phases.
A proposed logistics park, golf course, parks or commercial zone should not be presented as already operational.
The ₹2,800-per-sq-ft figure represents the reported basic rate. Buyers must check other applicable charges.
Applicants must follow the prescribed draw/allotment process.
No private agent should be treated as having authority to guarantee an LDA plot allotment unless explicitly authorised by LDA under the applicable scheme.
It is useful to distinguish the first-phase offering from the overall master development.
| Feature | First Phase | Larger Varun Vihar Development |
|---|---|---|
| Plots | 1,926 | 15,000+ planned |
| Area | Kailash & Kashi components | Approx. 6,580 acres |
| Sectors | First-phase components | 25 planned sectors |
| Plot sizes | 112.5–450 sq m reported | Various sizes planned |
| Development | Initial plotted offering | Residential + commercial + institutional + mixed-use + group housing |
| Green/open spaces | Part of wider plan | 980+ acres planned |
| Logistics | Part of wider plan | Approx. 300-acre logistics park planned |
This distinction prevents readers from confusing the 1,926 plots currently associated with the first phase with the much larger long-term township plan.
The following information has strong official or regulatory backing:
LDA project information confirms:
Approx. 6,580-acre proposed development
More than 15,000 planned plots
25 sectors
Residential, commercial, mixed-use, institutional and group-housing components
More than 980 acres of planned green belts, parks and water bodies
Approx. 300-acre logistics park
Land registration and compensation activity
Identified villages
UP-RERA confirms:
Kailash Khand RERA: UPRERAPRJ160133/07/2026
Kashi Khand RERA: UPRERAPRJ733483/07/2026
Registration date: July 10, 2026
Declared completion date: June 5, 2031
Promoter: Lucknow Development Authority
Latest September 22 reporting confirms:
September 24, 2026 launch
1,926 Varun Vihar plots
Combined 3,105 plots with Naimish Nagar
Online registration scheduled to open on September 24
When the registration window goes live, applicants should verify the following before making payment:
Official registration URL
Registration start and closing dates
Plot-wise inventory
Plot number and location
Exact plot dimensions
Final rate
Registration amount
Refund rules
Payment schedule
Lottery date
Eligibility criteria
Required documents
Applicable taxes and charges
Allotment and cancellation conditions
Approved layout
This is particularly important because several details reported before launch have changed as LDA has moved towards the actual registration stage.
Scheme: Varun Vihar Yojana
Authority: Lucknow Development Authority
Location: Agra-Lucknow Expressway/Mohan Road area, Lucknow
Launch: September 24, 2026
Registration: Scheduled to open September 24, 2026
First-phase plots: 1,926
Reported rate: Approximately ₹2,800 per sq ft
Plot sizes: 112.5, 162, 200, 288, 300 and 450 sq m
Largest category: 1,144 plots of 112.5 sq m
Township area: Approximately 6,580 acres
Long-term planned plots: More than 15,000
Sectors: 25
Kailash Khand RERA: UPRERAPRJ160133/07/2026
Kashi Khand RERA: UPRERAPRJ733483/07/2026
Declared RERA completion: June 5, 2031
Planned green/open areas: More than 980 acres
Proposed logistics park: Approximately 300 acres
Varun Vihar is a large plotted township being developed by the Lucknow Development Authority near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. The broader development is planned across approximately 6,580 acres.
The latest update says the Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar schemes will be launched on September 24, 2026.
Online registration for the first-phase residential plots is scheduled to open on September 24, 2026, according to the latest September 22 report.
The first phase has 1,926 residential plots.
Recent reports put the Varun Vihar rate at approximately ₹2,800 per square foot. Applicants should verify the final rate in the official LDA scheme documents.
The reported first-phase plot sizes are 112.5, 162, 200, 288, 300 and 450 square metres.
There are 1,144 reported plots measuring 112.5 sq m.
The reported registration amount is ₹1,69,470. Applicants should verify the amount on the official LDA portal when registration opens.
The reported registration amount is ₹6,77,880.
The scheme is being developed by the Lucknow Development Authority, and the UP-RERA records for Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand identify LDA as the promoter.
UPRERAPRJ160133/07/2026.
UPRERAPRJ733483/07/2026.
Both Kailash Khand and Kashi Khand were registered with UP-RERA on July 10, 2026.
Both registered components currently show a declared completion date of June 5, 2031.
The September 14 programme was postponed because of the Chief Minister's unavailability, according to earlier reporting. The latest schedule now places the launch on September 24.
The latest update identifies 1,926 plots for Varun Vihar and 1,179 for Naimish Nagar, totalling 3,105 plots for the two schemes. Therefore, the earlier 3,600 figure should not be used as the current first-phase Varun Vihar inventory.
LDA's project information puts the proposed development at approximately 6,580 acres, with more than 15,000 planned plots across 25 sectors.
LDA's larger project plan includes a proposed approximately 300-acre logistics park. This is a planned component and should not be described as an already operational facility.
LDA's project information indicates more than 980 acres for green belts, parks and water bodies.
Applicants should use the official LDA registration system and verify that the Varun Vihar registration window is active before making any payment.
