Anant Nagar Lottery: LDA Allots 155 Plots on Day Two

How the lottery unfolded

Tuesday’s draw, the second in a three‑day series, saw the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) allocate 155 residential plots under the Anant Nagar lottery. The event took place at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, where applicants were invited to watch slips being pulled from transparent containers, a move meant to squash any doubts about fairness.

LDA Vice‑Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar announced that about 2,300 individuals were vying for the plots, which come in two size categories: 200 square meters and 288 square meters. The open‑air format meant every ticket holder could see the numbers being drawn, reinforcing the authority’s pledge of transparency.

In addition to Tuesday’s allotments, Kumar confirmed that the remaining 121 smaller plots (112.5 square meters each) will be distributed on Wednesday at the Jupiter Auditorium. Organisers expect an even larger crowd for the final day, given the high demand for affordable housing in the capital.

What the Anant Nagar scheme means for Lucknow

The Anant Nagar development is a cornerstone of LDA’s broader urban‑growth agenda. Spanning 785 acres on Mohaan Road, the project uses a modern grid layout, underground power lines, wide‑laned roads, and roughly 130 acres of parks and green belts. According to officials, the scheme will eventually shelter approximately 150,000 people.

Beyond the 2,100 residential plots and 120 commercial lots already earmarked, the plan includes over 10,000 flats spread across 60 group‑housing blocks. Of those, 5,000 units are set aside for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low‑Income Group (LIG) families, aligning with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) objectives.

Registration for the second phase opened online on July 11 and closed on August 10, 2025. In that month‑long window, 8,568 applicants signed up for 332 plots, underscoring the acute shortage of affordable homes in the region. The lottery itself runs from September 8 to 10, offering a transparent, merit‑based allocation method.

The first day of the draw, held on Monday, saw 56 plots assigned: 19 plots of 450 square meters and 37 plots of 162 square meters went to about 1,400 participants. The staggered schedule—large plots on the first two days, smaller ones on the third—was designed to manage crowds and keep the process orderly.

City planners also envision an “Edutech City” within the Anant Nagar precinct, featuring schools, colleges, and tech‑training centers. This ancillary development is meant to create a self‑contained ecosystem where residents can live, work, and study without long commutes.

Local reaction has been largely positive. Many applicants expressed relief at seeing a clear, open‑handed method for securing a plot, especially after years of waiting for governmental housing schemes to materialise. Some critics, however, caution that the sheer scale of the project could strain existing municipal services if not matched by parallel upgrades in water, waste management, and public transport.

Overall, the Anant Nagar initiative signals a bold shift in Lucknow’s approach to urban planning—prioritising organized layouts, underground utilities, and abundant green space while tackling the pressing need for affordable housing. As the lottery draws near their conclusion, eyes will remain on LDA to see whether the promised infrastructure matches the ambitious blueprint.