LUCKNOW, April 27 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is finalising plans to develop new residential townships on vacant plots in Viraj Khand and Malesemau, where land has remained unused for years.

LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar confirmed that they are finalising plans to develop townships and tenders will be floated soon to involve private builders. "We are preparing detailed designs and projects reports. A final decision will be taken after evaluating the reports. We expect to invite private developers through e-tendering within two months," he said.

In Viraj Khand, the LDA plans to construct a residential complex of over five towers on a 2.5-hectare site near the Bharwara flyover. The project is expected to house around 5...