New Kanpur City Housing Scheme Prepares for Launch After Receiving RERA Approval for First Phase

The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is preparing to launch a housing scheme offering 597 residential plots under the long-awaited New Kanpur City project, following approval for the first phase from the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) on October 24.

The project, initially conceived around 1996 to span approximately 450 acres between Mainavati Marg and Kalyanpur via Singhpur, faced decades of delays due to land acquisition disputes, compensation disagreements, and legal challenges involving farmers. According to reports, authorities have now completed the acquisition of about 70 percent of the required land, allowing the first phase to move forward.

First Phase Details and Plot Breakdown

UP RERA has granted approval to develop the first phase across 55.59 acres, comprising a total of 597 residential plots across various categories:

• 162 square meters: 269 plots
• 90 square meters: 255 plots
• 47.50 square meters (LIG): 50 plots
• 36 square meters (EWS): 23 plots

The development is taking place on land situated in villages including Beri Akbarpur Kachhar, Gangpur Chakbada, Singhpur Kachhar, Hindupur, and Sambharpur.

Planned Infrastructure and Amenities

The proposed layout allocates land for various modern utilities and recreational spaces. The first phase reportedly sets aside 12.95 acres for green areas, 21.77 acres for residential use, 11.57 acres for community facilities, 0.57 acres for commercial shops and departmental stores, and 8.74 acres for roads. Provisions have also been made for a police station, water supply, and a sewerage system. KDA officials stated that development work costing 75 crore rupees has already commenced at the site.

Current Status and Next Steps

KDA Vice-Chairman Ankur Kaushik and Secretary Abhay Kumar Pandey pursued approvals to clear pending bottlenecks. Officials are currently determining plot pricing formulas, after which the formal application process is expected to open. Interested applicants can verify updates and official announcements directly through the official Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority portal or the Kanpur Development Authority's official communications.