Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 17 Aug 2023

World Class Convention Centre to be built in Agra

Why is News?

On August 16, 2023, Agra Development Authority (ADA) Vice President Charchit Gaur told that a world-class convention centre will be built for Rs 140 crore to promote tourism at Etmadpur Madra, located on the Inner Ring Road in Agra.

Key Points:

• Gaur said that in-principle approval has been received for the DPR of this convention centre, which will be taken in size in 7.4418 hectares. The ADA made a presentation in front of Additional Chief Secretary Urban Housing Nitin Ramesh Gokarn in Lucknow.
• The Vice Chairman of Agra Development Authority said that ADA has acquired land on 7.4418 hectares of land in Etmadpur Madra. A proposal was sent for the DPR of the convention centre. It has been approved. Now work will be done on the action plan to prepare it.
• This convention centre will have a grand auditorium, meeting & conference hall, stage & hotel, where tourists will get world-class facilities.