Lucknow’s New Solar Panel Guidelines: Mandatory for Homes
In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy solutions, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has revised its solar panel guidelines. During its 183rd board meeting, the LDA announced that all residential properties with a plot size of 1,000 square feet or more will now be required to install rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. This move expands the previous mandate, which applied only to plots of 2,000 square feet or more.
The updated solar panel guidelines aim to foster the adoption of renewable energy across the city, contributing to a greener, more sustainable urban environment. Homeowners planning new constructions on eligible plot sizes must now ensure compliance with these solar panel guidelines by including rooftop solar systems in their building plans.
In addition to introducing stricter solar panel guidelines, the LDA has focused on enhancing the city’s infrastructure. The board approved a Rs 10 crore budget to remodel 11 major intersections to alleviate traffic congestion. Notably, the engineering college crossing and Atal Chowk, which often experience heavy traffic during peak hours, will undergo significant upgrades. The engineering college crossing is set to receive a Rs 1.52 crore renovation, while Atal Chowk will benefit from a Rs 75 lakh improvement plan. These enhancements will include road construction, median expansion, new footpaths, and the installation of updated road markings and signboards.
In response to community concerns, the LDA will also construct a 2.75-meter-high boundary wall around two cremation sites in Jankipuram (Sector-G) to resolve ongoing disputes between locals and villagers. This project, valued at Rs 60 lakh, aims to bring peace to the area, while decorative LED lighting at various intersections will be installed at a cost of Rs 94 lakh, with contractors committed to maintaining these features for three years.
The LDA has also taken steps to assist residents displaced by development projects. People from Akbarnagar, Bhikhampur, and Butler Palace, who have been resettled in Basantkunj and Priyadarshini Colony, will now be offered interest-free installments to ease their transition.
To support rapid urban growth, the board has approved efforts to expedite land acquisition for key residential projects, including IT City, Wellness City, and developments along Sitapur Road. These initiatives are designed to accelerate the city’s growth and enhance its infrastructure.
Lastly, the board resolved an issue concerning Army land in the Green Corridor, agreeing to exchange equivalent land to resolve the matter. This action will help facilitate the implementation of the Mohan Road scheme, a vital project that aims to connect Mohan Road with the Outer Ring Road.
With its updated solar panel guidelines and focus on infrastructure upgrades, the Lucknow Development Authority is setting the stage for a more sustainable, well-connected, and rapidly developing city.
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