The Saumitra Vihar housing scheme lottery started on Sept 22‑23, 2025, giving Lucknow aspirants a chance at affordable plots. Situated on New Jail Road near Gosainganj, the UPAVP project includes 2,000 residential and commercial plots per phase, with reservations for EWS and MIG buyers. Plot sizes range from 30 m² for the weakest sections to 300 m² for high‑income families. Farmers who surrendered land under the state’s first land‑pooling deal receive priority, after which the general public can apply.