PM launches Gangajal Project to Provide Better and More Assured Water Supply in Agra Making Agra Tourist Friendly Smart City – Integrated Command and Control Centre for Agra Smart City To be Built PM Lays Foundation Stone for Upgradation of SN Medical College, Agra Panchdhara – Five Facets of Development Holds Key to Progress of Nation: PM Development Projects worth Rs. 2900 Crore for Agra Inaugurated

Giving a major push to develop and enhance Tourism infrastructure in Agra, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched a series of development projects worth Rs. 2900 Crores for the Agra city and the adjoining areas.

The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation, Gangajal project, which will provide Agra with better and more assured water supply, at an estimated cost of Rs.2880 crores. Gangajal project aims to bring 140 cusecs of Ganga water to Agra. This will help meet the drinking water demands in the city.

Prime Minister laid the foundation Stone of Integrated Command and Control Centre for Agra Smart City. In this project CCTVs will be installed throughout Agra City for monitoring and surveillance for the purpose of safety and security. This will help to develop Agra as a modern world class smart city, befitting its stature as a premium tourist destination, at a totalcost of Rs.285 crores.

Addressing a rally at Kothi Meena Bazaar in Agra today, the Prime Minister said, ”With the projects like Gangajal project and facilities like CCTV cameras, we are taking steps towards making Agra a Smart City.” The Prime Minister added that these facilities will also attract tourists.

Source:
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Prime Minister’s Office