June 2, 2023: The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is planning to develop a Lucknow-State Capital Region (SCR) on the lines of the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). Meant to propel growth in some less developed cities of India’ most populous state, the Lucknow-SCR would also help decongest the deeply congested cities of Lucknow and Kanpur.
The plan is also meant to address the uneven development seen across UP’s central area─ as employment hubs, Lucknow and Kanpur boast state-of-the art planned developments while smaller cities have become hubs of unplanned growth.
According to the 2011 Census, 12.50% of UP’s population lives in Lucknow and Kanpur districts. At present, the two most populous cities in the state must be home to at least 1.5 crore people together, say officials.
The cities that will be developed as part of the SCR include Lucknow, Kanpur, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sitapur and Hardoi. Entailing an area development of 34,000 square kilometre, the Lucknow SCR will accommodate roughly 29 million people.
The UP government has started the process of selecting a project consultant for the proposal, say media reports. The directive to form a region for planned development came from chief minister Yogi Adityanath in September 2022.
FAQs
How many districts will be covered under the proposed Lucknow State Capital Region?
The proposed Lucknow State Capital Region (SCR) will cover eight districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Barabanki, Sitapur and Hardoi.
What is the length of the area to be developed under the Lucknow-State Capital Region plan?
The plan entails development of 34,000 square kilometre.
| Got any questions or point of view on our article? We would love to hear from you. Write to our Editor-in-Chief Jhumur Ghosh at [email protected] |
An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sunita holds an MA degree in Sanskrit, with a specialisation in Indian Philosophy, from Delhi University. Outside of her work schedule, she likes to unwind by practising Yoga, and pursues her passion for travel.
[email protected]
Related Posts
India among top 10 price appreciating housing markets: Knight Frank.
Kanpur Lucknow Expressway route, map and latest updates.
UP Housing Board to sell flats on discount in key cities.
Agra Lucknow Expressway: Map, route, toll rate, speed limit.
Capital budgeting: A comprehensive guide.
All you need to know about ICICI account opening.
