In line with Chief Minister Mr. Yogi Adityanath’s vision for affordable and inclusive urban development, Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a new wave of housing infrastructure. Land acquisition for the ambitious Naimish Nagar project on Sitapur Road has begun, while simultaneous housing allotments have taken place in Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Meerut, and Jhansi under the Land Pooling Policy.
This marks a strong continuation of the “Affordable Housing for All” commitment under the Developed UP 2047 campaign, ensuring urban growth, public participation, and regional equity.
Naimish Nagar Project Takes Off with Farmer Consent and Compensation
On the first day of Navratri, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) began acquiring land for the Naimisharanya Integrated Township Project. LDA Vice President Mr. Prathamesh Kumar led the ceremonial compensation handover, inviting farmers to the LDA office and distributing cheques worth Rs. 2.3 crore.
The land acquisition covers approximately 1,500 hectares across 18 villages in the BKT tehsil, including Palhari, Saidapur, Sairpur, Purva, and Bhauli. A total of Rs. 4,785 crore has been earmarked for land procurement. Farmers such as Mr. Adarsh Yadav, Mr. Amber, and Ms. Vidyavati have voluntarily donated land to support the project.
LDA Secretary Mr. Vivek Srivastava confirmed that the acquisition is consent-based and governed by a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), with arrangements made for immediate compensation upon submission of landowner consent letters.
Site Office Established, Farmers Showing Strong Support
Joint Secretary Mr. Sushil Pratap Singh announced the opening of the first project site office in Purva village, signaling the start of on-ground execution. So far, 200 bighas of land have received consent letters, and more farmers from surrounding villages are expressing interest.
Officers including Mr. Gyanendra Verma, Ms. Sangeeta Raghav, Mr. Hemchandra Tiwari, and Mr. Gyanendra Shukla attended the event, reaffirming administrative commitment to inclusive development.
Naimisharanya: A Model Township for North Lucknow
The Naimish Nagar township will offer:
- Wide roads
- Green belts and public parks
- Schools and hospitals
- Community and commercial centers
- Solid waste management facilities
This integrated township will emerge as a model urban extension for northern Lucknow, catalyzing growth in industrial, health, education, and logistics sectors while attracting fresh investment and job creation.
Massive Housing Allotments in Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Meerut, and Jhansi
Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board completed housing allotments in key districts:
- 175 semi-finished buildings allotted
- From 462 applications, 452 were eligible
- Draw held at Vasundhara Yojna; expected revenue: Rs. 2,021.26 lakh
- Supervised by Deputy Housing Commissioner Mr. Anil Kumar Singh
Lucknow (Saumitra Vihar Scheme)
- Plot sizes: 40.74, 60, 75, and 122.23 sq.m.
- Draw held at Avadh Shilpgram
- Upcoming draws on September 23 for 200 and 300 sq.m. plots
Meerut (Madhavpuram Scheme No. 10)
- 30 plots to be allotted from 2,029 applicants
- Draw to be held at Community Center, Sector 3, Jagriti Vihar
Jhansi (Land Development Housing Scheme No. 3)
- 53 plots to be allotted among 823 applicants
- Venue: Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium
In total, 258 buildings and plots were allotted under these schemes: 175 in Ghaziabad, 30 in Lucknow, 30 in Meerut, and 53 in Jhansi.
Housing Progress Aligned with Developed UP 2047 Vision
These developments reflect Uttar Pradesh’s multi-pronged strategy to address urban housing demand, support farmer-partnership-based land pooling, and provide structured infrastructure in satellite townships.
Through transparent allotments, phased acquisitions, and community involvement, the Yogi government is redefining affordable housing in India’s most populous state.
