LUCKNOW, July 3 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will soon revive the long-pending Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) project through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, following approval from the state cabinet on Thursday. The authority has begun preparations to inspect the site, assess the required expenses, and then to plan ahead.

The cabinet has officially transferred the stalled project to LDA, allowing the authority to proceed with fresh planning and execution.

LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar confirmed that a high-level meeting will soon be convened to form a committee of senior officials to finalise project timelines, assess the current condition of the building, and evaluate cost implications...