LUCKNOW, April 4 -- With the April 15, 2026 deadline approaching, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is accelerating efforts to prepare a detailed design presentation for a proposed new Vidhan Bhawan building. This initiative is part of the UP government's directive to expand the existing legislative complex and strengthen administrative infrastructure. The project has gained fresh momentum with the renewed focus on identifying land for a new legislative complex in Gomti Nagar. The proposed site is the large land parcel at Sahara Shahar, which spans around 170 acres, including nearly 40 acres earmarked as a green belt. Discussions on developing a new legislative hub revived after the Lucknow Municipal Corporation seized and sealed nearly 130 acres of land at the site in October 2025. The authority has engaged an empanelled architect to assess the current assembly building, which will directly influence the design, scale and infrastructure planning of the upcoming Vidhan Bhawan complex. Officials said the ongoing study is evaluating the Vidhan Sabha's existing capacity, including office spaces and facilities for legislators and departments. A senior LDA official stated, "We are preparing a proposal that ensures the new complex is equipped to handle administrative expansion and increasing functional demands." The proposal will include a preliminary estimate of the overall project cost and key design recommendations. The final design presentation will be submitted to chief minister Yogi Adityanath for consideration and approval. Following this, the government is expected to take further decisions regarding feasibility studies, budgeting, and construction of the project. Confirming the strict timeline, LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar said the authority is preparing the presentation as per the state government's instructions....