The Agra Development Authority (ADA) has officially launched the Atal Puram Township, marking its largest housing initiative in nearly four decades. Spread over 340 acres, this ambitious township aims to accommodate close to 10,000 families, making it a major step forward in addressing the city’s urban housing needs.
Key Highlights of Atal Puram Township
1. Mixed Land Use:
The township will offer a combination of residential group housing, individual plots, and commercial spaces, making it a fully integrated urban neighborhood.
2. Housing for All Segments:
Atal Puram will include affordable housing units, middle-income flats, and premium residences, targeting a wide demographic spectrum from EWS to HIG families.
3. Green and Sustainable Design:
The township is being planned with dedicated green belts, parks, water bodies, and waste management systems to ensure eco-friendly urban living.
4. Social Infrastructure:
The project includes provisions for schools, healthcare centers, community halls, and shopping complexes, in line with modern urban planning principles.
5. Strategic Location:
Atal Puram is located near the outer ring road, ensuring excellent connectivity to key parts of Agra and improving accessibility to Yamuna Expressway and National Highways.
6. Digital and Smart Features:
The township is expected to incorporate smart street lighting, e-surveillance, digital utility billing, and EV charging infrastructure, preparing it for future urban needs.
ADA’s Vision for Urban Agra
This project is a part of the Agra Development Authority’s renewed focus on planned urban expansion and affordable housing under state and central schemes, including the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana). ADA officials emphasized that the township will set new standards for public sector housing in Uttar Pradesh.
Bookings for plots and flats under the first phase are expected to open soon, with ADA planning transparent allotment through e-auction and lottery systems.
