Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government yesterday gave its nod to the construction of an international airport in Agra. The proposal already has the approval of the central government and a site for the project will be earmarked soon.
In another gift for Agra, the state cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, approved a scheme to upgrade and broaden roads leading to the 17th century Taj Mahal, frequently visited by international and domestic tourists.
All the roads leading to the monument of love, an official said, would be upgraded and beautified to “give a good picture to domestic and international tourists”.
The state cabinet also approved a proposal to lease out five acres of land in Jagdishpur area of Amethi to Uttar Pradesh Tourism for construction of an Indian Institute of Hotel Management.
IANS
