Land Pooling in IT City and Wellness City, Lucknow: A Plain-Language Guide for Farmers
Direct answer: In land pooling, farmers hand over agricultural land to the LDA voluntarily and receive a developed plot inside the same scheme in return. Both IT City and Wellness City on Sultanpur Road, Lucknow use this model, and in most cases so far the farmer gets back roughly 25 percent of the original holding as developed land. It is not forced acquisition, but the holding shrinks and the plot can take years to arrive.
At a glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Schemes | IT City, Wellness City (both LDA) |
| Location | Sultanpur Road, Lucknow |
| IT City area | About 5,584 bigha |
| Wellness City area | About 2,358 bigha |
| Land returned to farmer | About 25% as developed land |
| Mechanism | Voluntary land pooling (not acquisition) |
| Plot allotment | By lottery |
What land pooling actually is
Several farmers pool their holdings and transfer them to the LDA. The authority consolidates the whole stretch, then builds roads, power, water, sewerage and parks across it. Once the area is developed, each participating farmer receives a share of the original holding back as a serviced plot.
A quick example: a farmer with 6 to 7 bigha would get roughly 1.5 to 1.75 bigha as a developed plot at the 25 percent rate. The remaining land goes into roads, parks, schools, hospitals and plots the LDA sells to fund the scheme.
The difference from acquisition is straightforward. Acquisition is compulsory and pays cash. Pooling is voluntary and pays in property.
IT City
Spread over roughly 5,584 bigha on Sultanpur Road, with a dedicated zone for IT companies plus residential sectors, schools and support infrastructure. Pooling here is well advanced. Lotteries have already been held for several farmers and developed plots have started being handed over.
Wellness City
About 2,358 bigha in the same belt, built around health and wellness use — a large hospital zone, wellness facilities and a residential component. Pooling is ongoing here as well. Some farmers received plots in the first phase and the rest of the process is still running.
Because the two schemes sit next to each other, demand and land values across this corridor are widely expected to rise.
Weigh both sides
Upside
- Raw farmland is exchanged for a serviced, buildable plot
- The plot can be built on or sold later
- Roads, power and water arrive in the area
- Participation is voluntary
Downside
- The holding shrinks sharply — only about 25 percent comes back
- Plots can take several years to be handed over
- The plot is not at the same spot as the original land
- Farming income stops in the interim, so another income source is needed
Five checks before you sign anything
- Confirm the return percentage and all conditions in writing in the consent document.
- Match your khatauni, khasra number and the scheme map to confirm the land really falls inside the scheme.
- Check that no sale deed, mortgage or dispute is recorded against the land.
- Plan the waiting period and an alternate income source before you commit.
- Rely only on official LDA documents, not on verbal claims from brokers.
Frequently asked questions
Is land pooling compulsory?
No. It is voluntary and legally distinct from acquisition.
How much land comes back?
In most cases so far, about 25 percent of the original holding, as a developed plot.
Is the plot given at the same location as the land?
Not necessarily. Allotment is by lottery, so the location can change.
What if a farmer wants cash instead?
For anyone who needs full cash payment, the conventional acquisition route is usually the better fit.
Bottom line
Land pooling is neither a clear win nor a clear loss. It depends on what the landowner needs. If you can wait and want to hold property in a developed area, it works. If you need cash now, it does not.
DSD Properties runs khasra-level verification across these scheme areas on Sultanpur Road — whether the land genuinely falls inside the scheme, and whether the paperwork is clean. Fixed fee, no commission. +91-85950-02933
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