Uttar Pradesh to develop 'heritage arc'

To boost tourism in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government will develop a "heritage arc" involving Agra, Lucknow and Varanasi on the lines of the 'Agra-Jaipur-Delhi triangle'.

"Agra, Lucknow andVaranasi will be developed as a heritage arc by improving infrastructure, including roads, pathways and condition of monuments, among other things, to attract tourists in a big way," Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav told reporters after a meeting of the Tourism Promotion Council here on Wednesday.

Stressing that tourism has a direct impact on the economy and image of the state and job creation and investments, Yadav said tourism infrastructure development projects such as proper facilities for tourists, training of guides and setting up of information centres will be taken up.