Taj Trapezium Zone Authority Approves 1,058-Acre Integrated Manufacturing Cluster in Agra

Decision Summary

The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority approved the development of a 1,058-acre Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Agra and cleared the relocation of glass manufacturing units from densely populated areas of Firozabad to an industrial area developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA).

The decisions were taken at the 68th meeting of the TTZ Authority in Agra on Tuesday, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Nagendra Pratap. Central Empowered Committee member Anjan Kumar Mohanty and NEERI Director Dr S.K. Goel were also present.

Decision Context

The meeting considered cases concerning Agra, Firozabad and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh following the Supreme Court's July 23, 2026 order concerning the TTZ. The Supreme Court ordered that the TTZ Authority may decide pending applications where the Authority, NEERI, and the Central Empowered Committee expert unanimously conclude that the proposed industry is non-polluting.

Agra IMC — Operative Details

Development of the 1,058-acre cluster in Raipur and Rahan Kalan villages of Etmadpur tehsil was approved. The cluster is planned along Agra's Inner Ring Road and has connectivity to the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. The project is designed to provide industrial infrastructure and plug-and-play facilities for manufacturing activities.

IMC Agra is located just 25 km from the EDFC, 205 km from Delhi NCR, and 334 km from Lucknow, positioned between key junctions linking the Agra-Lucknow Expressway with seamless road connectivity.

Approval Scope and Limitations

The approval allows infrastructure development; separate permission will be required for establishing industrial units. This two-stage authorization aligns with TTZ regulatory requirements under Supreme Court supervision.

Approvals must be unanimous among the TTZ Authority, NEERI, and CEC for non-polluting classification. To ensure transparency, all approvals must be uploaded on the CEC website for public objections before finalization.

Project Scale and Investment

NICDC lists the project over 1,058 acres, with an estimated project cost of ₹1,812 crore and investment potential of more than ₹3,400 crore. The Agra IMC is part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).

The AKIC initiative involved the signing of State Support Agreement (SSA) and Shareholder Agreement (SHA) between NICDC, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and UPSIDA, underscoring the Government of India's commitment to fostering industrial growth and developing world-class infrastructure with the Integrated Manufacturing Clusters in Agra and Prayagraj.

Future Approvals Expected

The TTZ Authority is also expected to consider proposals concerning the establishment and expansion of industries in Agra at a subsequent meeting.