Lucknow is taking a giant leap towards a greener future! The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has just announced an exciting update to its solar panel guidelines. Are you ready for this? Now, even smaller homes can join the solar power party!
The Big Change: Solar Panels for 1,000 sqft Plots
Remember when only big houses with 2,000 sqft plots had to install rooftop solar panels? Well, that's old news now! The LDA has lowered the bar, making it a must for all residential properties with plots of 1,000 sqft or more. That's right, folks – more homes will now be soaking up the sun and saving energy!
Why This Matters
LDA vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar explains it best: \"We want to encourage more people to use solar energy and create a sustainable urban environment.\" It's like giving Mother Earth a big, warm hug while also potentially lowering your electricity bills. Win-win, right?
What This Means for Homeowners
If you're planning to build a new home on a plot of 1,000 sqft or more, listen up! You'll need to include rooftop solar systems in your building plans. It might seem like an extra step now, but think of all the cool, eco-friendly bragging rights you'll have later!
But Wait, There's More!
The LDA meeting wasn't just about solar panels. They've got big plans to make Lucknow even better:
- Remodeling 11 key intersections to beat traffic jams (Rs10 crore budget!)
- Upgrading the engineering college crossing (Rs1.52 crore) and Atal chowk (Rs75 lakh)
- Building a fancy boundary wall around two cremation sites in Jankipuram
- Adding pretty lights to intersections (contractors will maintain them for 3 years)
A Helping Hand for Resettled Residents
The LDA is also thinking about people who had to move from Akbarnagar, Bhikhampur, and Butler Palace. They're offering interest-free instalments to those resettled in Basantkunj and Priyadarshini colony. How's that for being considerate?
Future Plans: More Land, More Development
Lucknow is dreaming big! The LDA is speeding up land acquisition for cool projects like:
- IT City
- Wellness City
- Sitapur Road developments
They're even swapping land with the Army and forest department to make way for new roads and schemes. Looks like Lucknow is on the fast track to becoming a super-modern city!
What Does This Mean for You?
If you're a Lucknow resident or planning to move there, get ready for some exciting changes! Your city is becoming greener, more efficient, and more connected. And who knows? You might soon be part of the solar power revolution!
So, next time you're out and about in Lucknow, look up at the rooftops. You might just see a shiny new solar panel winking back at you, doing its bit to make the world a little bit better!
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