Agra, April 18 -- Ahead of the World Heritage Day on Friday (April 18), a group of heritage conservationists here in Agra have demanded Central government's intervention to secure 'global heritage city' status for Agra.

The Agra Heritage Group held a meeting on Wednesday and once again reiterated its demand for Agra to be granted the status of "Global Heritage City". The group emphasised that despite having three UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri-along with a rich tapestry of historical monuments and cultural traditions, Agra has yet to earn this prestigious recognition.

Prominent heritage activists Braj Khandelwal, Dr Mukul Pandya, Gopal Singh, and Mehranuddin attended the meet. The attendees delibe...