Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to be closed for few hours on Feb 12 due to visiting G20 delegates

Due to proposed visit of delegates of G-20 nations here, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort may be closed for four or more hours on February 12, officials said on Monday.

"Arrangements are being me in full swing to welcome delegates for G-20 meet proposed to be organised in Agra in month of February," District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal told PTI.

"On February 12 Taj Mahal and Agra Fort may be closed for visitors for three to four hours or a certain time period during visit of foreign delegates in monument premises. Instructions in regard to closing of monuments will be issued in vance for convenience of visitors," he ded.

Recently, principal secretary of Uttar Presh Amrit Abhijat also visited Agra and inspected airport, and selfie point and reviewed development works being carried out on Fatehab ro and ors.

According to officials, local artists of Braj, students would welcome guests with ir performance based on 'Braj culture' and dance. "Lathmar Holi, Charkula dance and Phoolon ki Holi, etc" would be performed by artists at airports, ros and hotels expected to be visited by delegates.