LUCKNOW, Oct. 26 -- After delays and the threat of cancellation, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has breathed new life into its much-awaited senior citizen housing project, 'Second Innings Home', in Viraj Khand, Gomti Nagar. The exclusive project, which had been stalled for over two years due to a lack of developer interest, has now received bids from two private firms under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, raising hopes for hundreds of senior citizens seeking independent yet safe living options in the city.

Planned as a secure, community-based living space for people aged 60 years and above, the project promises modern amenities such as an in-house clinic, 24-hour medical support, alarm systems, ambulance service, com...