Published On:
November 25, 2025
Updated On:
November 25, 2025
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is launching 10,000 residential plots in the 2660-acre UP IT City on Sultanpur Road in January 2026. The project used the Land Pooling Model, guaranteeing landowners 25% of their developed land, and features dedicated 400-acre IT/ITeS and 200-acre commercial zones. The allotment will prioritize original landowners in January 2026 before opening registration to the general public, aiming to house 1 lakh (100,000) people and establish a major tech hub.
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for an unprecedented urban transformation with the massive launch of the UP IT City residential scheme in Lucknow. Spearheaded by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), this project—set for a major launch announcement and allotment lottery in January 2026—will introduce approximately 10,000 residential plots. Spanning a staggering total area of about 2660 acres on the strategically important Sultanpur Road, the IT City is designed as a complete, self-sustaining ecosystem to support the burgeoning Information Technology (IT) and electronics sectors, offering housing facilities to nearly 1 lakh (100,000) residents.
The Game-Changing Land Pooling Model
The sheer scale of this project required a paradigm shift in land acquisition, moving away from the often contentious and dispute-ridden process of forceful land acquisition. The LDA successfully adopted the innovative Land Pooling Model, which is proving to be a true game-changer. Under this voluntary system, landowners who surrender their plots receive more than just one-time cash compensation; they are guaranteed the return of 25% of the developed land, free of cost. The promise of receiving fully serviced, developed plots, which are expected to fetch a far greater financial return than initial cash payments, has fostered peaceful and rapid acquisition, allowing the project to advance at an accelerated pace.
A Master Plan Built for the Future
The UP IT City is meticulously planned as a ‘walk to work’ township, integrating residential, commercial, and industrial needs. The overall master plan meticulously dedicates specific, large zones for various uses to ensure self-sufficiency and economic synergy:
Beyond the dedicated zones, the city’s design incorporates state-of-the-art infrastructure focusing on sustainability. This includes developing a 15-acre water body to ensure environmental balance and serve as an attractive centerpiece. Furthermore, connectivity is guaranteed: the project is directly linked to the crucial Kisan Path, a connection that is being further enhanced by a new 2-kilometer connecting road being constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore (Indian Rupees) for seamless access.
The Priority-First Allotment Timeline
The launch process, confirmed by LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, will adhere to a strict two-step approach designed to honor the commitments made under the Land Pooling Model. The very first step, scheduled for January 2026, will be a dedicated lottery (draw) held exclusively for the original landowners. This ensures they are allocated their promised 25% developed plots before anyone else. Only after this initial, prioritized allocation is successfully completed will registration be opened for the general public. This subsequent public window represents a substantial opportunity for prospective homeowners and investors, as the project is certain to generate thousands of jobs and significantly boost the regional real estate value, firmly establishing Uttar Pradesh on India’s technological map.
