PM Awas Yojana 2026: A significant initiative is in progress to offer affordable housing to the residents of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to construct a total of 2,640 affordable flats in the Anant Nagar and Sharda Nagar Extension Schemes. These flats will be built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The land pooling process for both housing schemes is also expected to commence shortly.
The approval of both plans during a meeting led by the Chief Secretary on Monday has paved the way for the project to move forward. The plan also includes the construction of two-bedroom flats aimed at middle-income residents.
One BHK flat available for Rs 8.99 lakh
In both LDA projects, the cost of a one-BHK flat under the “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana” is set at around ₹8.99 lakh. The central government offers a subsidy of up to ₹2.5 lakh for these initiatives. Additionally, the scheme will feature two-bedroom flats for middle-income families, ensuring that affordable housing is available for various income groups.
14-storey Aditya Apartments to rise in Anant Nagar
Aditya Apartments will be constructed in the Anant Nagar Housing Scheme. This building will consist of 14 stories. The plan includes providing all essential new amenities under the PM Awas Yojana. These amenities will encompass a health center, Anganwadi center, community center, grocery store, medical shop, milk booth, ATM, and other vital facilities. The goal is to ensure that residents have access to their daily needs without having to leave the scheme.
Bageshwari Apartments to be established in Sharda Nagar Extension
Bageshwari Apartment will be developed in the Sharda Nagar Extension Scheme. This project is proposed to be located near PGI and will be part of the Sharda Nagar Extension Scheme. The Bageshwari Apartment will be 12 stories tall, with a total of 1,248 flats planned for construction. Out of these, 312 flats will fall under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, while 936 flats will be designated for the two-bedroom category. The price of PM Awas Yojana flats will be around Rs 8.99 lakh. Whereas the price of two bedroom flat has been fixed at around Rs 34.82 lakh.
How many flats will be built in Anant Nagar?
Aditya Apartments, to be built in the Anant Nagar Housing Scheme, is planned to have a total of 1,392 flats. This will also be a 14-story building. Consequently, a total of 2,640 flats will be developed across both Anant Nagar and Sharda Nagar Extension schemes. These projects are targeted at both PM Awas Yojana beneficiaries and middle-income groups.
To implement these two major housing projects in Lucknow, the land pooling process is also underway. Approximately 4,500 acres of land will be acquired. Discussions with farmers in the Mohanlalganj area began on August 9th. The process of reaching a consensus on land pricing has begun. A committee meeting has now been held. The land pooling process for both projects will proceed under the land pooling rules.
The process of land acquisition will be done with the consent of the farmers
The Lucknow Development Authority plans to acquire land for both housing projects with the consent of farmers. To achieve this, the process of negotiating with farmers and determining the land’s value is currently underway. Chandan Patel, Deputy Housing Commissioner of the Housing Development Board’s Lucknow Zone, stated that a planning committee meeting has been held before acquiring land based on the farmers’ consent. Following this process, the land acquisition process will proceed under land pooling rules.
Nearly two lakh people will get shelter
Approximately 4,500 acres of land are to be acquired for these two projects. The proposed development is expected to provide housing to over two lakh people. The plans include developing a modern urban infrastructure with roads and other basic amenities. In both projects, roads will be made four-lane. Meanwhile, six-lane roads will be provided on main routes to keep traffic flowing. Flyovers and underpasses are also planned as needed. Land in Da, Beli, Shithoulikala, Shivlar, and Habuapur has been proposed.
New colonies will be equipped with modern facilities
These housing projects focus not just on building flats, but also on developing fully developed residential areas. Health and education facilities, markets, and shops for daily needs will also be developed here. Infrastructure such as roads, flyovers, and underpasses are planned to provide improved connectivity to these areas.