JNNURM - GANGAPEDIA

Heritage and Tourism
Vision
City Development Plan for Agra City in the state of Uttar Pradesh under JNNURM
The documentation of all the heritage and unprotected monuments will be done. The city level
infrastructure and tourist infrastructure will be improved to provide a pleasant experience to
the tourists. The different marketing plan will be devised for domestic and international
tourists to prolong their stay. It is also envisaged that the other important/forgotten monument
in the city is also made accessible and environmental friendly in order to increase the stay of
tourists in world-class city. The tourism will be promoted as a major city economy.
Though Agra is world famous due to Taj, but still being close to Jaipur and Delhi
(approximately 200km each) the tourists visiting the city mainly visit Taj and do not prefer to
stay overnight. For this purpose certain proposals like International airport, Golf Course of
international standard, light and sound programme at Agra fort, amusement park, number
of budget hotels in addition to international standard hotels, national park, etc. could
also be considered to be provided by the Central/state government separately so as to attract
the tourists to increase their stay in Agra. This aspect needs to be taken care on priority by
the State/ Central government keeping in view the Common Wealth Games scheduled to be
held in 2010 resulting in tourist influx in the city. This influx is expected to add to the economy
of Agra city.
Water Supply
The existing situation of water supply of the city presents a relatively better situation of the
city as compared to the other sectors. The quality of water source is the major concern apart
from the high unaccounted for water, which is mainly the result of lack of metering, illegal
connections and public stand posts.
Vision
Enhancing and maintaining the competitiveness of
Agra as a tourism destination.
To provide good quality water in an equitable, efficient and
sustainable manner.
Table 13.1: Current Status and Vision- Water Supply
S. No. Component 2006 2011 2016 2021
1 Consumer Satisfaction 55% 85% 100% 100%
2 Network coverage 70% 90% 100% 100%
3 Access to piped water supply 85% 95% 100% 100%
4 Per capita supply (lpcd) 140 150 150 150
5 Daily hours of supply 4 - 5 8 12 24x7
6 Unaccounted for Water 40 - 45% 30% 20% 15%
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