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‘Saharasri’ Subrata Roy Sahara launches World Class ‘Sahara City Homes Lucknow’ by laying a Gold Brick

Construction at Sahara City Homes Lucknow in full swing, possession to begin in 2009

Lucknow , May 9, 2007: Sahara Infrastructure & Housing (Sahara I&H), India’s leading real estate company, today launched Sahara City Homes township in Lucknow. The township is the first one from the world's largest chain of self-sufficient, high quality, ‘Sahara City Homes’ townships which Sahara Infrastructure and Housing will be developing in 217 cities across India.

The program began in Sahara’s traditional way with Pushpanjali at Bharat Maa Chhabi, the focal point location in the City Homes Township. The launch of Sahara City Homes was marked by laying of a Gold Brick at the first floor of the construction block by ‘Saharasri’ Subrata Roy Sahara, Managing Worker and Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar. After the ceremony, the guests were taken around, on a tour of the site. The construction work at Sahara City Homes Lucknow is in full swing and the possession of property will begin in the year 2009. A total of 30 blocks are under construction. These 30 blocks will house 1620 residential units. The construction of other blocks will commence by the end of this quarter.

On this occasion ‘Saharasri’ Subrata Roy Sahara, Managing Worker and Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar said, “Sahara India Pariwar believes in the spirit of Nationalism, which it seeks to propagate across all sections of the society and every effort of ours will contribute to sound nation building. ‘Sahara City Homes’ chain of townships will create abundant infrastructure facilities and provide quality housing to fellow citizens”.

Mr. Sushanto Roy - Head, Sahara Infrastructure & Housing said, “We are proud to announce the launch of our Mega Project Sahara City Homes which owes its genesis to Shri Subrata Roy Sahara's vision of creating a dream life style for everybody. This project would set new standards in luxury and style and would give an opportunity to many to experience this world class living and the best amenities that the township offers."

He further added, “This world class township experience would be spread across the country covering tier I, II & III cities. Thus, Sahara City Homes is destined to change the way of life in India and create benchmarks internationally.”

Spread on an area of 200 acres Sahara City Homes Lucknow is one of the biggest real estate project of the city with 5,255 residential units which include 1 to 5 bedrooms high-rise & mid-rise apartments, independent row houses, independent semi-detached houses, penthouses and independent bungalows. As planned for all Sahara City Homes townships, this international class residential township at Lucknow too will have a range of world class facilities translating into global living standards, which have never been seen in India. This self sufficient township will complement residential units with a complete support functions for security, health, education, transport, communication and entertainment. The development of the central park has commenced and the development of the other amenities will begin soon. Designed by the famous architect Shri Hafeez Contractor the first fully air-conditioned township of India will provide best community living and will change the living standard of people. The estimated worth of the Lucknow township is estimated to be Rs 2000 Crores.

Strategically located at N.H - 24, Hardoi by-pass road Sahara City Homes Lucknow will provide its residents a lush green environment, well-lit wide metalled roads, water bodies, integrated landscaping and special light effects in townships. Sahara City Homes Lucknow Township will have modern amenities like Multilevel Security System with centralized control station, CCTV and quick response teams. Sahara City Homes also gives Uninterrupted Power Supply with 100% Back-up Facility, 24 hr continuous satellite connectivity for television, video conferencing and wireless connectivity for broadband internet access inside & outside the houses. Every house would be provided with a computer free of cost to enable usage of broadband connectivity.

A shopping mall with a splendid blend of shopping, entertainment and unmatched conveniences would be the highlight of the Sahara City Homes Township. This future city center with a 3 screen multiplex shall become the hub of activity like Sahara Ganj already is. A grand and exclusive hotel with 135 rooms and 15 service apartments with an inbuilt club having the requisite facilities and built on the latest architectural concept is an integral part of the township.

Sahara City Homes will have a full-fledged, a multi-speciality, Sahara Hospital, with high-end secondary care facility. The Hospital with 24 hour casualty emergency services and telemedicine facility promises to provide complete relief to the residents. The township will have its own fire tenders and critical care ambulances. The township will have two well-equipped Club & Community Centres with facilities of indoor & outdoor games, swimming pool, and fitness centre for aerobics, gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi.

A Central Park will provide space and ambience in the heart of the township. The Central Park will be equipped with floodlights (hence playable at day and night), a wide range of sports facilities, swimming pool, roller skating ring, wave pool, food joints etc. Transportation has been planned with utmost efficiency through Luxury Buses. A combination of AC and Non-AC buses would provide pick and drop service to key locations and the railway station, from early morning till late at night with a high frequency during peak hours. Every essential service like Convenience Stores, Banking, and Postal services etc. will ensure that you don’t feel the need to venture out of the township. A Service Center, just a call away, will take care of all your Plumbing, Electrical Repair and Taxi requirements.

The list may seem endless but when 55- 60 % of the area is dedicated to greenery, open spaces and wide metalled roads make a big impression. It provides sufficient space for the High-rise, Mid-rise Apartments and Independent houses.

The aim is to provide an exclusive living environment, whether through facilities at par with international standards or by presenting the experience of a unique lifestyle. Development of Sahara City Home townships all across India will contribute significantly in enhancing the economic and social status of the Nation by generating employment, contribution to the exchequer etc.

India ’s best and largest Infrastructure & Housing Company, Sahara Infrastructure & Housing has been ranked No.1 in the construction and real estate industry by India’s leading business magazine Business World. It has also been awarded with the prestigious ‘Brick & Mortar Award-2004- sponsored by A&D Magazine’ for quality and creativity in the field of architecture, environment protection, quality construction and timely execution.

The current construction activities of Sahara India Infrastructure and Housing include mega-projects like ‘ Aamby Valley, and the ‘ Sahara City Homes Townships’. Also included are ‘Sahara Grace’ – a premium group housing project in Gurgaon and Lucknow, lifestyle retailing & entertainment project of ‘Sahara Ganj’ in Lucknow .The other successful projects are ‘Sahara Mall, Gurgaon’, 4 townships under the Sahara States brand and a number of commercial complexes.

‘Sahara City Homes’ the largest project of its kind is a chain of 217 self sufficient, high quality townships across India. The project will be completed in two phases; in the first phase 102 townships will be built while the remaining 115 will comprise the second phase of development.