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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
LDA announces jogging track, otheramenities at Gomti Riverfront
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will construct a 500-metre jogging track at Morpankhi Lawn near Marine Drive as part of new development works planned for the Gomti Riverfront. The decision was taken after LDA vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar conducted a survey of Gomti Riverfront and nearby locations on Saturday. The project, covering a 380-metre stretch between ADCP office and Pipraghat, includes a jogging track, open gym, yoga hut, gazebo, improved lighting, and a new toilet block at a cost of about Rs 28 lakh near the CO office on Marine Drive in Gomtinagar. "We are increasing recreational facilities and improving public access to the riverfront. Five new entry and exit points will be created between Lohia Setu and the ADCP office to make the area more accessible to visitors," he said. tnn He added that the work would use around Rs 11 crore from infrastructural fund for development, horticulture, electrification, and maintenance work. Meanwhile, LDA officials also acted against unauthorised occupation of public land near Gomtinagar Extension on Saturday. The authority demolished encroachments, including a private cricket academy, from about 15 acres of LDA land near G20 road. After site inspection, Kumar directed officials to clear the land and asked for a survey of all encroachments on the land.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Registrations for Anant Nagar plan open on Fri
Lucknow: LDA will open registrations for 332 residential plots under its Anant Nagar Scheme on July 11. This marks the second phase of the scheme, offering plots ranging from 112.5 to 450 square metres for online application. Allotment for these plots will be conducted through a transparent lottery system among registered applicants. Earlier, the first phase of registration saw 13,000 people participate in the registration for 334 plots in April-May. The lottery for those allotments was held from June 10 to June 13 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. For the upcoming phase, the registration process will remain entirely online and will be open until Aug 10. Applicants can log in at to purchase the registration brochure and deposit 5% of the estimated plot cost to complete their application. LDA VC Prathmesh Kumar said, "The response of the first phase of the Anant Nagar scheme was excellent. We are hopeful for the same for the second phase. However, the authority is committed to giving world-class amenities in the housing scheme for the residents." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The Anant Nagar Scheme, spanning across 785 acres along Mohan Road, is envisioned as a modern, eco-friendly township. It willhave wide roads, underground power cabling, a dedicated 100-acre Edutech City, and about 130 acres of parks and green zones. The Anant Nagar scheme will also feature around 60 group housing plots with plans for 10,000 flats. Around 5,000 housing units have been proposed for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG), aiming to provide homes for over 25,000 people. Additionally, 3,000 houses will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). A pioneering aspect of the scheme is its promotion as the city's first zero-liquid-discharge township, incorporating advanced solid waste management systems.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Safety audit must for 276 high-rises in Lucknow
Lucknow: A structural safety audit will now be mandatory for 276 high-rises in Lucknow. The directive has been issued by the Lucknow Development Authority. Of these, 58 belong to LDA, while 218 are privately owned. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All 276 buildings are between 5 and 40 years old. The decision was taken after the collapse of Alaya Apartment in 2023 and a commercial building in Transport Nagar last year. Following these incidents, a proposal was prepared by LDA officials and approved by its board in Sept last year. As per the regulation, every building over 15 metres in height will undergo a structural audit once every five years. The rule's implementation got delayed, but now it will rollout as the state govt has included safety audit in the building bylaws. The safety audit will involve checking of the structural integrity of a building, including its walls, columns, beams, and foundations. Based on the findings, recommendations will be made for repairs or demolition if required. According to LDA officials, recent structural audits of 150 buildings conducted by IIT Kanpur revealed major safety concerns in certain structures. The audit identified severe structural issues at the Nanda Kheda Complex, declaring it highly unsafe. In a separate inspection, the Amritlal Naagar Auditorium in Chowk, assessed by an LDA-empanelled architect, was found to be 70% structurally safe, with 30% of the structure showing signs of damage. The Vikas Deep Building on Station Road was reported to have weak brick masonry, though the overall structure was largely stable. LDA VC Prathmesh Kumar said, "Safety audit will be done for the first time after completion of 10 years. Recent incidents exposed the risks posed by ageing and poorly maintained structures. The audits are being made mandatory to avoid future tragedies and ensure public safety."
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lucknow: LDA forms committee to address Basant Kunj's issues
LUCKNOW : Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) constituted a committee to address the long-pending issues related to Sector A of the Basant Kunj housing scheme . The move came after it was found that plots were sold without the physical acquisition of land. LDA secretary CP Tripathi said on Monday that the committee has been tasked with two major responsibilities: negotiating with farmers who are demanding higher compensation and identifying officials responsible for opening registration without completing the land acquisition process. Officials said that launched in the 1990s, the Basant Kunj scheme covered 1,353 acres spread across ten sectors (A to J), involving land of around 800 farmers and inhabitants. During the acquisition process, while some farmers accepted compensation, others opposed it, demanding higher rates. Two years ago, LDA reopened registration for plots in Sector A with great enthusiasm. More than 5,000 people registered for plots of 72, 112, and 200 square metres. Through a lottery, 272 allottees were selected and full payment was collected — Rs 21 lakh for 72 sqm plots, Rs 32 lakh for 112 sqm, and Rs 58 lakh for 200 sqm plots. However, due to farmers' continued possession of the land, neither registration nor physical possession of plots could be given to the allottees. Officials from LDA's acquisition section said that several rounds of talks with farmers failed to resolve the dispute. As the matter remains unresolved, there is a risk of legal actions against LDA in the Monument Court, RERA and other forums. LDA had decided to cancel Sector A of the Basant Kunj scheme and promised to refund the amount to allottees. However, after facing strong backlash from the allottees — who kept their hard-earned money deposited for two years in the hope of building their dream homes — LDA vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar suspended the cancellation order on April 9. Deputy secretary CP Tripathi added that the newly formed committee would work swiftly to resolve the issue.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Escalators at Charbagh foot-over-bridge soon
The LDA will soon install escalators on the foot-over-bridge near Charbagh railway station. It will also develop a community centre in Sudarshanpuri and build houses for underprivileged under PMAY on Nazul land located on Water Works Road in Aishbagh. The directives were issued to expedite the work during an inspection by LDA VC Prathmesh Kumar on Tuesday. During the inspection of the foot-over bridge near Charbagh Railway Station, Kumar directed the installation of escalators to ensure smooth and convenient movement for passengers. He instructed officials to promptly identify a suitable location and expedite the completion of structural design and load it was found that several families encroached on the land, setting up shanties and huts, and some were running illegal commercial activities on Nazul land. The VC instructed the Nazul officer and the executive engineer to examine the documents and initiate action for the removal of encroachments and make a proposal for PMAY. Kumar reviewed the construction of a new community centre at Sudarshanpuri. He directed the assistant engineer to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for its operation and maintenance. Prathmesh Kumar also visited Tulsi Complex in Nandakheda, Aishbagh—a housing scheme that is around 25 years old and now requires redevelopment. Kumar instructed the immediate removal of illegal occupants and said that the original allottees would be shifted to newly constructed PMAY. The redevelopment process is expected to begin this week. At Atal Park near Jamuna Lake in Aishbagh, Kumar ordered the deployment of retired army personnel and a ticketing system for security. Chief engineer-in-charge Navneet Sharma, nazul officer Prabhakar Singh, zonal officer Atul Krishna Singh, executive engineers Sanjeev Kumar Gupta and Manoj, and other officials were present during the visit.
