Kanpur's 27-Year-Old Housing Dream Revived: 237 Hectare Modern Colony Planned

• Kanpur Housing Development Council to build a new 237-hectare residential colony between Mandhana and Bithoor.
• The scheme, stalled since 1996, will use a land pooling model, giving farmers 25% developed land back.
• Aims to create 5000 plots for EWS, LIG, MIG, HIG, with modern amenities like wide roads, parks, and schools.
• Approved by HDC board, implementation accelerated to meet housing demand and urbanize the region.

Why It Matters: Kanpur's long-stalled 237-hectare housing project is revived, promising modern living and fair farmer benefits.