APPROACH PAPER : INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF AGRA WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RAIL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM IN AGRA AND PLAN FUTURE GROWTH OF CITY IN ORDER TO MAKE AGRA A SUSTAINABLE SMART CITY · Introduction. Agra despite having three heritage monuments, one of the wonders of the world and an important tourist destination has not seen development which a city like Agra must have. This approach paper aims to address the issues affecting Agra and lay a road map for environment friendly sustainable development of Agra as a smart city and a city for 2020. Overall planning must include development of Agra and Mathura on twin city concept. Strength and weakness of city can help to focus on infrastructure development. Strength : Located on main Artery of Indian Railway and North South corridor, an important tourist destination, Important trading centre and availability of human res...