Govt to spend Rs 40 cr to give modern look to Taj surroundings

The government will spend about Rs 40 crore to give a modern look to the surroundings of Taj Mahal, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni said. A comprehensive project for 'Agra Revitalization and Visitor Management for Taj Mahal' vicinity has been prepared with a project cost of Rs 39.34 crore, she said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. She said the package has been drawn in consultation with the local administration. Tourism Ministry has already sanctioned Rs 7.67 crore for infrastructure improvement from East Gate entry to Taj Mahal and Rs 7.58 lakh from West Gate entry. The integrated face lift project would be completed within 36 months, the minister added. The state government and district administration has been requested to remove encroachments, hoardings and ensure a high level of civic governance, Soni said.

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