Under the Greater Agra Project, smart townships will be developed in 450 hectares at a cost of Rs 5142 crore. This city, named after 10 sacred rivers, will have modern facilities, better connectivity, employment and huge investment opportunities.
Lucknow/Agra. The tourist city Agra is now going to create a new identity not only for its historical monuments but also as a confluence of cultural revival and modern urban development. In the ‘Greater Agra’ project, which is being developed on the lines of Greater Noida, new townships will be established keeping the cultural heritage at the center, which will be named after 10 sacred rivers from Indus to Kaveri. This project will also play an important role in reducing the increasing pressure on cities like Noida and Gurugram.
New city will be developed in 450 hectares at a cost of Rs 5142 crore
Under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion Scheme, this project is being developed by Agra Development Authority in about 450 hectare area in village Raipur and Rahankalan. This project, to be built at a cost of about Rs 5142 crore, is a big step towards making Agra a modern, planned and multi-dimensional city.
Townships will be named after 10 sacred rivers
According to Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh, the biggest feature of this project is its cultural approach. The names of the 10 townships to be developed here will be: Sindhupuram, Gomatipuram, Gangapuram, Yamunapuram, Betvapuram, Mahanadipuram, Narmadapuram, Godavaripuram, Krishnapuram and Kaveripuram. This initiative will give respect to Indian culture and give a distinct identity to the city.
Smart township equipped with modern facilities
Modern residential facilities will be developed for about 1.5 lakh people in these townships. A total of 4712 plots will include residential, group housing, commercial and mixed use areas. All necessary facilities like school, hospital, hotel, bank, post office, police post, fire station and community center will be available here.
Smart Infrastructure: Sustainable and Technology Driven Development
Under the project, modern road networks, sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, electric sub-stations and solid waste management systems will be developed. With this, this area will emerge as a smart and sustainable urban model.
Excellent connectivity: Area connected to highways and expressways
The location of Greater Agra makes it more special. It is located near the 100 meter wide Inner Ring Road and is well connected to National Highway-19, Fatehabad Road and Yamuna Expressway. The proximity of Yamuna River and Kuberpur Railway Station makes it better for business and mobility.
Green City Concept: Emphasis on environmental balance
At least 15 percent area in every township has been reserved for green space. Environmental balance and better quality of life will be ensured through parks, open spaces and sports facilities.
Commercial hub and new center of tourism
Under this scheme, Yamunapuram will be developed as a commercial hub, which will boost trade. Kaveripuram will be developed as a water-based activity and entertainment centre, which will give a new direction to tourism.
Big opportunities for employment and investment
Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh said that this project will not only be residential but will also become a big center of employment and investment. Lakhs of employment opportunities will be created in construction, industry and service sectors. Due to better connectivity and infrastructure, big companies will be attracted to invest.
Ideal urban development model for the country
The Greater Agra Project is not limited to just infrastructure development, but it is a unique model of cultural revival and modern development. This will give Agra a new identity at the national and international level in the future and can become an ideal urban development model for the country.