The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has revealed a comprehensive plan to address the concerns of families facing eviction from residences along the Kukrail riverbed. LDA Vice-Chairman Indramani Tripathi cited the area's designation as a floodplain since 1904 and 1920, emphasizing unauthorized construction issues. To mitigate displacement impact, LDA has offered discounted housing options, reduced registration fees, and assistance for shop relocation. Business owners can relocate to LDA-developed shops with a 15% upfront payment and a convenient 10-year payment plan. The initiative aims to balance addressing encroachment issues while minimizing the impact on affected residents.
In response to the apprehensions of families facing eviction from their residences along the Kukrail riverbed, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at mitigating the impact of displacement. LDA Vice-Chairman Indramani Tripathi disclosed that the affected land falls within the officially designated floodplain of the Kukrail river, as documented in official gazettes and maps dating back to 1904 and 1920.
Tripathi highlighted the issue of unauthorized construction, citing a government survey conducted in 1984 that identified only 283 slums in the area. Despite this, unauthorized construction has persisted over the years. To address the concerns of the affected families, LDA is offering a range of discounted housing options and assistance for shop relocation.
Under various housing schemes, the authority is providing priority access, easy instalment plans, and reduced registration fees. For instance, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), a 390-square-foot flat is being offered at Rs 4.7 lakh after subsidy. Applicants have the flexibility to pay the remaining amount post-registration in easy instalments. Additionally, the Ashra Yojna of the District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) ensures that displaced individuals receive houses at no cost.
Tripathi stated that the registration fee for affected families has been reduced from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5,000. Business owners facing the loss of their shops due to demolition are also being presented with alternatives. They can choose to relocate their businesses to shops available in LDA-developed projects, with a scheme requiring a 15% upfront payment and the remaining amount spread over a convenient 10-year period.
For those with larger families seeking spacious accommodations, the LDA is offering priority access to flats in various schemes across the city. Tripathi reassured residents that suitable accommodation options are available for all 1,169 affected families.
Emphasizing the commitment of LDA to providing fair and equitable solutions, Tripathi affirmed that the aim is to address the encroachment issue while minimizing the impact on displaced residents. The implementation of these housing initiatives reflects the authority's dedication to finding constructive and compassionate resolutions to the ongoing challenges faced by the affected communities.
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