India, April 23 -- AGRA The UP government has undertaken a massive exercise to present a 'lively image' of Agra during US vice-president JD Vance's visit here on Wednesday, to do away with the 'ghost city' tag given to the Taj city by former US President Bill Clinton in 2000.

During Clinton's visit, the streets and the main Mall road were sealed, sanitised and he couldn't find locals (apart from those engaged in arrangements and security personnel) on the streets on his way to the Taj Mahal. But this time, the district administration has decided to line up 1200 students and folk artistes along the stretch between the airport and Shilpgram to welcome the VVIP amid tight security.

Vance is set to visit the Taj Mahal on Wednesday, for whic...