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'''Gomti Nagar''' is an area in the Indian city of [[Lucknow]] consisting of both residential and business settlements. It is one of the largest and fast growing areas of Lucknow. It is home to high-end residential projects, malls, commercial property, plots, business centers, multiplexes, cafés, hotels, hospitals, clubs, banks, food courts, entertainment centers. The colonies in Gomti Nagar are based on a 'maximum open space' concept hence most of the plots/houses and apartments are park-facing.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | '''Gomti Nagar''' is an area in the Indian city of [[Lucknow]] consisting of both residential and business settlements. It is one of the largest and fast growing areas of Lucknow. It is also considered as Asia's largest Colony. It is home to high-end residential projects, malls, commercial property, plots, business centers, multiplexes, cafés, hotels, hospitals, clubs, banks, food courts, entertainment centers. The colonies in Gomti Nagar are based on a 'maximum open space' concept hence most of the plots/houses and apartments are park-facing.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | ||
== Origin of name == | == Origin of name == | ||
It is situated on the banks of the river [[Gomti]], a tributary of Ganga, which flows through Lucknow, hence its name Gomti Nagar. | It is situated on the banks of the river [[Gomti]], a tributary of [[Ganga]], which flows through Lucknow, hence its name Gomti Nagar. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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[[File:MarineDrive.jpg|thumb|Marine Drive]] | [[File:MarineDrive.jpg|thumb|Marine Drive]] | ||
Gomti Nagar is now developing as | Gomti Nagar is now developing both as a commercial and IT hub of mainland Lucknow. Till now the Central Lucknow consisting of [[Hazratganj]], Vidhan Sabha Marg & Ashok Marg was the main commercial area. | ||
Realty of Gomti Nagar is growing at the rate of 118%. | Realty of Gomti Nagar is growing at the rate of 118%. It has the Software Technology Park, Passport Office, High Court and many other important offices, gaming zones, indoor stadiums and commercial centers. | ||
Many important Government offices like the [[Reserve Bank of India]] (RBI), [[Lucknow Metro]], PICUP, Office of the [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]], Custom Division, [[Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India]], [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]], [[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited]] (BSNL), etc. are situated in Gomti Nagar.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | Many important Government offices like the [[Reserve Bank of India]] (RBI), [[Lucknow Metro]], PICUP, Office of the [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]], Custom Division, [[Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India]], [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]], [[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited]] (BSNL), etc. are situated in Gomti Nagar.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | ||
It boasts of | It boasts of National and State level headquarters of [[SONY]], [[Reliance Industries|Reliance]] Retail, Ultratech Cement (Adityabirla Group) etc. It also has a developed industrial area with several factories and industrial units. | ||
The | The Sahara City of the [[Sahara India Pariwar]], including the residence of Mr. [[Subrata Roy]], is also located in Gomti Nagar. | ||
Gomti Nagar is divided into | Gomti Nagar is divided into | ||
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==Leisure== | ==Leisure== | ||
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Eight shopping malls/ multiplexes Phoenix Palassio, Wave Mall, Fun Republic Mall, City Mall, Singapore Mall, One Awadh Center, Platinum Mall and Riverside Mall are situated in Gomti Nagar. The Lulu Mall is under construction on [[Shaheed Path]] claim as the biggest mall in India by owner. The mall is spread in 22lakh sq.ft. area. Lulu group invested 2000 Cr. For this. | |||
It is home to a number of restaurants, pubs, cafes and eating joints such as Dastarkhwan, Barbeque Nation, [[Cafe Coffee Day]], [[McDonald's]], [[Barista]], [[Mainland China]], [[Pizza Hut]], [[Domino's]], Royal Cafe, [https://www.zomato.com/lucknow/cocoberry-gomti-nagar] Cocoberry, Moti Mahal Deluxe, Aryans, JJ Bakers, Mr. Brown, [https://www.neelkanthsweets.com Neelkanth Sweets], Cappuccino Mini Blast, Percussion, [https://www.pindballuchi.com Pind Balluchi], [https://www.metropolitanclubs.com Metropolitan Club], Zero Degree, [https://web.archive.org/web/20151223120345/http://www.spicecaves.com/ Spice Caves], Vintage Machine, Kareem's, Bati Chokha, The Urban Terrace, Underdoggs and many more. | |||
It is | Patrakarpuram is the busiest market in Gomti Nagar. It is a major shopping and recreational hub and houses restaurants, cafes, shops and food-joints. | ||
Gomti Nagar has three big parks - Ambedkar Park, [[Janeshwar Mishra Park, Lucknow|Janeshwar Mishra Park]] and Ram Manohar Lohia Park. Janeshwar Mishra Park is the biggest park of Asia sprawling 376 acres of land.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Development-of-theme-gardens-in-Janeshwar-Mishra-Park/articleshow/40614386.cms|title=Development of theme gardens in Janeshwar Mishra Park - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> It is home to a huge variety of plants and trees. It has the longest jogging and bicycle track in India. It has huge man-made water bodies with fountains. It also houses a real MIG-21 aircraft and a battle tank for public display. A 200 ft. high flag of India is another highlight of this park. The park is eco-friendly owing to its rain-water harvesting and solar electricity setups. A big part of it is open to public and the remaining work is expected to get completed by 2016. The Ambedkar park is a mammoth construction of marble, stones and fountains. It looks marvelous when lit up at night. Lohia Park is popular among morning walkers and fitness addicts as it houses a professional jogging/racing track and an open-air gym. | |||
Marine Drive/River Drive (unofficial name) located on the banks of river [[Gomti]] is a crowd-puller during evenings. The musical fountain show organised every evening in a nearby park attracts people from all over the city. The construction of the [http://gomtiriverfront.in/ Riverfront mega project] is another highlight of this place. It is an 8 km long project which includes walkways, cycle-tracks, benches, greenery, lighting and beautification of the river banks on both sides. The Gomti Riverfront Project has already been major attraction for tourists and film makers in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knocksense.com/lucknow/water-sports-events-renovations-in-store-for-lucknows-gomti-riverfront|title=Water sports, events & mega renovations in store for Lucknow's Gomti Riverfront|date=19 February 2020}}</ref> | |||
Gomti Nagar is home to a number of 5-Star and 4-Star hotels like Taj Vivanta, Renaissance by Marriot, Novotel, Grand JBR, Ranjee's, Hyatt Regency, Fairfield by Marriot, Comfort Inn, Dayal Paradise, and Hotel Lineage. | |||
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[[File:GomtiNagar.....jpg|thumb|An upscale residential area in Gomti Nagar]] | [[File:GomtiNagar.....jpg|thumb|An upscale residential area in Gomti Nagar]] | ||
[[File:Gomtinagarmohit1.jpg|thumb|Roads near Marine Drive, Gomti Nagar]] | [[File:Gomtinagarmohit1.jpg|thumb|Roads near Marine Drive, Gomti Nagar]] | ||
[[File:Gomtinagarmohit2.jpg|thumb|Sushant Golf City, Shaheed Path, Gomti Nagar Extension]] | [[File:Gomtinagarmohit2.jpg|thumb|Sushant Golf City, Shaheed Path, Gomti Nagar Extension]] | ||
===Railways=== | ===Railways=== | ||
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[[Gomti Nagar railway station]] is a railway station which is situated on [[Barabanki-Lucknow Suburban Railway]] railway line. Many stations are covered by [[Lucknow-Kanpur Suburban Railway]]. It serves daily commuters. Some of the trains are operated from [[Barabanki city]]. An expansion of the Gomti Nagar railway station began in 2018, and is expected to be finished by the end of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2020-04-21|title=Work on Gomtinagar railway station finally begins|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/work-on-gomtinagar-railway-station-finally-begins/articleshow/65063611.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 Jul 2018}}</ref> | [[Gomti Nagar railway station]] is a railway station which is situated on [[Barabanki-Lucknow Suburban Railway]] railway line. Many stations are covered by [[Lucknow-Kanpur Suburban Railway]]. It serves daily commuters. Some of the trains are operated from [[Barabanki city]]. An expansion of the Gomti Nagar railway station began in 2018, and is expected to be finished by the end of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2020-04-21|title=Work on Gomtinagar railway station finally begins|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/work-on-gomtinagar-railway-station-finally-begins/articleshow/65063611.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 Jul 2018}}</ref> | ||
Another railway station - | Another railway station - Malhaur now falls within Gomti Nagar. The transportation is mainly road based. It is connected with the city through [[city bus]], [[autorickshaw]] etc. | ||
===Metro=== | ===Metro=== | ||
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===Air=== | ===Air=== | ||
[[Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport]], | [[Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport]], Amausi is the nearest airport and is directly connected by air with international destinations include [[Dubai]], [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], [[Dammam]], [[Jeddah]], [[Singapore]], [[Bangkok]]. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Gomti Nagar has some of the city's | Gomti Nagar has some of the city's professional institutes, colleges, schools, coaching and test preparation institutes. | ||
===Professional | ===Professional institutes=== | ||
*[[Institute of Cost Accountants of India]] | *[[Institute of Cost Accountants of India]] | ||
*[[Institute of Company Secretaries of India]] | *[[Institute of Company Secretaries of India]] | ||
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===Colleges=== | ===Colleges=== | ||
*BBD | *College of Innovative Management And Science (CIMS) Vipul Khand Gomti Nagar. | ||
* | *BBD Group of Colleges and University | ||
*Institute of Management Research and Technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imrt.edu.in/|title=Institute of Management Research & Technology| | *Amity University, Lucknow | ||
* | *Institute of Management Research and Technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imrt.edu.in/|title=Institute of Management Research & Technology|publisher=imrt.edu.in}}</ref> | ||
*Jaipuria Institute of Management | |||
* IMRT Business School | |||
*National School of Management & Governance{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | *National School of Management & Governance{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | ||
* [[Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences]] | * [[Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences]] | ||
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*IILM Academy of Higher Learning | *IILM Academy of Higher Learning | ||
===Schools | ===Schools=== | ||
*L'école du monde (French School meaning School of | *L'école du monde (French School meaning School of the World) | ||
*St. Francis School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stfrancislko.org/|title=St. Francis School Gomti Nagar, Best School In Lucknow, Schools in Lucknow|website=www.stfrancislko.org}}</ref> | *St. Francis School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stfrancislko.org/|title=St. Francis School Gomti Nagar, Best School In Lucknow, Schools in Lucknow|website=www.stfrancislko.org}}</ref> | ||
*[[City Montessori School]] | *[[City Montessori School]] | ||
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*Riverside Academy | *Riverside Academy | ||
*[[St John Bosco College, Lucknow|St John Bosco College]] | *[[St John Bosco College, Lucknow|St John Bosco College]] | ||
* | *Immaculate Conception Convent School | ||
* Amity International School, Lucknow | * Amity International School, Lucknow | ||
* Modern School | * Modern School | ||
* St. Don Bosco College | * St. Don Bosco College | ||
* St. Mary's College | * St. Mary's College | ||
* | * Jagran Public School | ||
*Annie Besant College | |||
*Annie | |||
*Almighty Montessori Inter College | *Almighty Montessori Inter College | ||
* SKD Academy( | * SKD Academy (Vikrant Khand Branch) | ||
* Rani Laxmibai College | * Rani Laxmibai College | ||
*St. Columbus Inter College | *St. Columbus Inter College | ||
*Police Modern School | *Police Modern School | ||
*St.Peter's School | *St. Peter's School | ||
* | *St. Xavier's Convent School | ||
*Maharaja Agrasen Public School | *Maharaja Agrasen Public School | ||
*T D Girls Inter College | *T D Girls Inter College | ||
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==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
Cricket, football, badminton, golf and hockey are among the most popular sports in the area. It is home to Babu Banarasi Das Badminton Academy which is situated near Lohia Park. | [[Cricket]], [[association football|football]], [[badminton]], golf, and [[field hockey|hockey]] are among the most popular sports in the area. It is home to Babu Banarasi Das Badminton Academy, which is situated near Lohia Park.The construction of Ekana Sports Stadium, which also consists of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International Cricket stadium, has been completed.In November 2018, an international T20 match was played between Indian and West Indies in which India emerged victorious.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | ||
The construction of Ekana Sports Stadium , which also | |||
In November 2018, an international T20 match was played between Indian and West Indies in which India emerged victorious.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||