Varun Vihar Yojna

The Largest Residential Scheme Being Developed in the State

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is developing the largest residential scheme in the state, named the Varun Vihar Yojna.

  • Scope: The scheme is proposed over an area of approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway.
  • Plots: It will feature residential, commercial, Mixed-use, institutional and group housing plots.

Land Registration and Compensation Distribution:

  • Land Acquired: Registry (Bainama) of approximately 450 bighas of land has been completed for the scheme.
  • Possession: Possession has been acquired for 105 bighas of land.
  • Compensation Paid: A compensation amount of ₹300 crore has been distributed to the farmers so far.
  • Ongoing Acquisition: The process of registering land from 22,403 farmers is also being carried out in a phased manner.

Villages Whose Land Has Been Identified:

Land from the following villages, located in Sadar and Sarojini Nagar Tehsils, has been earmarked for the Varun Vihar Scheme:

Bhaliya Adampur Indwara Bahru Jaliyamau
Madarpur Ibrahimganj Naktaura Gahlwara
Tejkrishna Khera Rewari Sakra Dona

Highlights of the Scheme

  • Green Spaces: Over 980 acres will be developed as green belts, parks, and water bodies. This includes an international standard golf course, Sports facility and a Central & Sectorial Park.
  • Logistics: A Logistics Park will be developed over an area of approximately 300 acres.

Facilities

  • Sectors and Plots: The Varun Vihar Yojna will have a total of 25 sectors with underground services (cable lines), where more than 15,000 plots will be created.
  • Residential Benefit: This will provide residential facilities to a large population with all amenities in walking distance.
  • Economic Impact: It will lead to unprecedented development in the city’s industry, health, education, and logistics sectors. These schemes will bring significant investment to the capital (Lucknow) and create a large number of employment opportunities.