The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has opened registrations for the Anant Nagar Housing Scheme, unveiling over 340 residential plots in the project’s first phase. Spanning 800 acres and backed by an investment of ₹7,000 crore, the scheme marks a strategic effort by the city to bridge its housing shortfall while committing to green and equitable infrastructure.
The housing scheme’s initial offering comes from Khand 6 of Adarsh Khand, the first of eight sectors earmarked within the broader Anant Nagar blueprint. With a vision to benefit nearly 1.5 lakh residents upon completion, the project intends to create a microcosm of urban living through 10,000 flats distributed across 60 different plots. Registrations are now live on the official LDA portal, enabling citizens from all income groups to participate in the draw for these much-anticipated plots.
The policy focus aligns seamlessly with national directives promoting affordable housing and urban inclusivity. A significant share of units—around 5,000 flats—has been reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG), with the potential to house over 25,000 individuals. Moreover, 3,000 homes are dedicated to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), reinforcing the Centre’s commitment to housing for all. Another 4,000 residential plots are expected to accommodate 20,000 residents, further deepening the impact of this initiative.
What distinguishes Anant Nagar from earlier government-led housing efforts is its emphasis on building an integrated, liveable ecosystem. The blueprint includes over 130 acres of green zones to foster community wellbeing and environmental balance—an imperative for a city struggling with rising temperatures and worsening air quality. LDA’s plan also reserves over 100 acres for educational infrastructure under a unique Edutech City model, which will cater to needs ranging from pre-primary learning to technical and medical education. The concept hopes to catalyse localised growth without the need for long-distance daily commutes, thereby contributing indirectly to the city’s carbon neutrality aspirations.
At the launch event, the LDA Vice-Chairman reiterated the Authority’s intent to leverage advanced construction technologies, citing timelines that compress high-rise construction durations from several years to mere months. Such innovations are not just about speed but also about energy efficiency and reduced material wastage—critical elements in India’s broader mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its real estate sector.
While the project has garnered public interest, its success hinges on timely execution and transparent allocation. With urban migration to Tier 2 cities like Lucknow increasing, public infrastructure must rise to the challenge without compromising on sustainability, affordability, or inclusivity. As applications begin to pour in, the Anant Nagar Housing Scheme is being closely watched as a potential model for other fast-urbanising cities in India.
Whether it lives up to its vision of a greener, smarter, and fairer Lucknow will ultimately depend on governance efficiency and consistent public engagement. For now, the LDA’s move signals an optimistic beginning toward shaping a city that not only houses but also empowers its people.
LDA launches green housing drive in Lucknow
