Naimish Nagar Yojana: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) stated that nearly three lakh people will get residential facilities in the proposed Naimish Nagar scheme on Sitapur Road. The authority further stated that the preparation works have already begun, adding that the first site office of the scheme is being built in Purva village of BKT tehsil. The LDA further stated that the regional farmers are being contacted as the authority gears up to acquire the land for the ambitious scheme. It also stated that roads, drainage, playgrounds, marriage halls, health centers, ponds, graveyards, schools, parks, and crematoriums will be built under the scheme.
While providing details, the authority stated that about 1084 hectares of land of 18 villages, including Bhauli, Lakshmipur, Purba village, Purva, Sairpur, Farrukhabad, Kodri Bhauli, Kamalabad, Kamalapur, Palhari, Gopramou, Barumou, Dhatingra, Saidapur, West village, Dhobaila, Umrabhari, and Duggaur of BKT tehsil, has been identified for Naimish Nagar Yojana. The officials stated that the total estimated cost to acquire these lands will be about Rs 4,785 crore, adding that the proposal has already received approval from the authority board.
LDA Vice President Prathamesh Kumar stated that this scheme will not only fulfill the residential needs but will also emerge as a fully developed suburb. He further stated that the residents will get multiple facilities, including wide roads, green belts, parks, schools, hospitals, community centers, solid waste management, and commercial centers.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Union Cabinet approved the Lucknow metro expansion plan to connect the busiest areas of the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the total length of Phase IB of the Lucknow Metro project will be 11 kilometers, adding that the total cost of the project will be Rs 5,801 crore. Apart from improving the regional connectivity, the metro expansion will also provide a boost to the financial activities in multiple regions.