The Gangajal programme has a project cost of Rs. 2880 Crore. The project is expected to improve both the supply and quality of water for the Agra citizens. It will also boost tourism in the city, which is a major source of revenue.
The Residents of Agra city in Uttar Pradesh can finally expect some relief from water scarcity as Ganga water is set to reach their households.
While Agra will get 140 Cusec water, Mathura will get 10 cusec water. A 140 km long pipeline has been laid to bring Ganga water from Bulandshahr to Agra. Prime Minister will also address a public gathering at Kothi Meena Bazaar in Agra.
Agra has proved lucky for BJP. Ahead of LOK Sabha polls in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed 'Vijay Shankhnad Rally' in Agra in November 2013.
BJP had secured a landslide victory in Lok Sabha polls in 2014. Besides, ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister had addressed 'parivartan rally' on November 20, 2016. BJP had won with an overwhelming majority and had formed the govt in the state.
And against the backdrop of these victories, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading towards Agra on Wednesday to launch the election campaign on Wednesday.