Authority Decision
LDA Varun Vihar Yojana Launch & First-Phase Registration: Authority Decision Record, September 24, 2026
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath formally launched the Lucknow Development Authority's Varun Vihar Yojana on 24 September 2026 at Dona village. Online registration for 2,847 first-phase residential plots opened immediately and runs until 24 October 2026.
| Decision Date | 24 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Authority | Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) |
| Deciding Official | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath |
| First-Phase Inventory | 2,847 residential plots |
| Total Scheme Area | Approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway |
| Announced Plot Rate | ₹2,800 per square foot |
| Plot Size Range | 112.5 sq m to 450 sq m |
| Registration Period | 24 September to 24 October 2026 |
| Registration Portal | Online via LDA registration portal |
| Combined Investment (both schemes) | ₹12,000 crore (Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar together) |
Official Decision Context
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the UP Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar Housing Scheme 2026 on 24 September 2026 at Dona village near the Agra Expressway, and LDA opened plot registration for the first phase on the same day. The Chief Minister performed the bhoomi pujan amid the chanting of Vedic mantras for the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA)'s Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar schemes, being developed over 10,680 acres for Rs 12,000 crore.
Scheme Designation & Authority Status
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is developing the largest residential scheme in the state, named the Varun Vihar Yojna. The Varun Vihar township is being developed over approximately 6,580 acres under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion Scheme. The scheme is developed by a government statutory authority; allotment is through computerised lottery, not market sale.
First-Phase Operative Details: Inventory
Online registration is open for 2,847 residential plots in the first phase of the major township near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. The first-phase offering covers plots in Kashi Khand, Kailash Khand Phase 1 and Kailash Khand Phase 2. This represents an expansion of earlier pre-launch figures reported at 1,926 plots.
Geographic Location & Boundaries
Varun Vihar lies near the Agra Expressway across Sadar and Sarojini Nagar tehsils of Lucknow. The scheme is proposed over an area of approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway. Land acquisition is occurring across twelve villages in Sadar and Sarojini Nagar tehsils. The township is positioned near Mohan Road on the south-western edge of Lucknow.
Plot Rates & Pricing
Varun Vihar Yojna is priced at Rs 2,800 per square foot. Plot sizes range from 112.5 sq m to 450 sq m. LDA charges development costs on top of this, asks for extra on better-located plots, and collects a freehold charge of 12 per cent when it registers the plot in the buyer's name. Actual category-wise rates and final charges are confirmed in the official LDA brochure on the registration portal.
Registration Process & Allotment Method
Registration opened on 24 September and will remain open until 24 October 2026. Registration begins from 6 pm on the official portal. The authority is offering residential plots in both townships to buyers who want to build their own house, and allots these plots through an online lottery instead of selling them over the counter. A withdrawal window runs from 30 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Land Use Composition
It will feature residential, commercial, mixed-use, institutional and group housing 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. The scheme spans approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway, 25 sectors, more than 15,000 plots planned, over 980 acres set aside as green belts, parks and water bodies including an international standard golf course and a central park, and a logistics park of about 300 acres.
Land Acquisition Status (as of September 2026)
Registry (Bainama) of approximately 450 bighas of land has been completed for the scheme. Possession has been acquired for 105 bighas of land. A compensation amount of ₹300 crore has been distributed to the farmers so far. Land acquisition involves approximately 22,403 farmers, a process that continues in phases.
Practical Effect & Operative Status
As of 24 September 2026, the decision becomes operative immediately. Prospective buyers may register online for the 2,847 first-phase plots until 24 October 2026. Registration does not guarantee allotment; allotment follows a computerised lottery draw to be conducted by LDA at a date to be notified separately. No draw date has been announced as of the registration closing date. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must not hold an earlier LDA allotment. Registration is online only via the official LDA portal at registration.ldalucknow.in. A non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,100 applies.
Development phases
Land use
Frequently asked questions
What exactly was decided on 24 September 2026?
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the UP Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar Housing Scheme 2026 on 24 September 2026 at Dona village near the Agra Expressway, and LDA opened plot registration for the first phase on the same day. The decision formally inaugurated the scheme and activated public registration for 2,847 first-phase plots.
How many plots are available in the first phase?
2,847 residential plots in the first phase are open for registration. The offering covers plots in Kashi Khand, Kailash Khand Phase 1 and Kailash Khand Phase 2.
What is the official plot price?
Varun Vihar Yojna is priced at Rs 2,800 per square foot. This is the base rate announced by LDA. LDA charges development costs on top of this, asks for extra on better-located plots, and collects a freehold charge of 12 per cent when it registers the plot in the buyer's name.
When is the registration deadline?
Registration will remain open until 24 October 2026. A withdrawal window runs from 30 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the total size of the Varun Vihar township?
The scheme is proposed over an area of approximately 6,580 acres near the Agra Expressway. The scheme spans 25 sectors with more than 15,000 plots planned, over 980 acres set aside as green belts, parks and water bodies including an international standard golf course and a central park, and a logistics park of about 300 acres.
How is allotment decided—is it first-come-first-served?
The authority allots plots through an online lottery instead of selling them over the counter. Registration does not guarantee allotment; the draw date will be notified separately by LDA after the registration window closes.
Sources
- Govt Schemes India: UP Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar Housing Scheme 2026
- E-Auctions India: Varun Vihar LDA Lucknow Plot Scheme 2026 — Registration Opens For 2,847 Plots
- The Realty Today: CM Yogi Adityanath to Launch LDA's Varun Vihar and Naimish Nagar Schemes
- Lucknow Development Authority Official Website — Varun Vihar Yojna
- Free Press Journal: CM Yogi Adityanath Launches ₹12,000 Crore Lucknow Housing Projects
- Indian Masterminds: Yogi Adityanath's ₹12,000-Crore Lucknow Townships Open Registration for 3,010 Plots
- Outlook Money: LDA Housing Scheme 2026 — Registration For 3,105 Plots Opens September 24
- Advon Pandey: LDA Varun Vihar Yojana 2026 — Registration and Legal Guide
- Sarkari Property: LDA Varun Vihar Yojna Plot Scheme — Official Record