LUCKNOW, Aug. 27 -- Lucknow Cantonment is set for a major infrastructure overhaul, with the ministry of defence approving 12 projects worth a combined Rs.100.92 crore to address residents' immediate needs and strengthen civic infrastructure. The foundation stones for the projects will be laid at Dilkusha Lawn on Sultanpur Road on August 30 by defence minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of chief minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, who is also the MLA from Lucknow Cantt, officials said.

Addressing media persons here on Thursday, principal director, Defence Estates, Central Command, Bhavana Singh said the projects cover water supply, solid-waste management, sanitation, education, sports, environmental prote...