What factors led to the formation of Special Area Development Authority?
The city of Gwalior is designated as a Counter Magnet City in the NCR Plan 1989. It is one of the five Counter Magnet cities which are to play a role in reducing population pressure on the growth of the capital region and the city of Delhi. Gwalior city with its size and location, especially its proximity to Delhi and connectivity by rail, on the main southern route, air facilities and potential for growth, is poised as a major economic player in the region.
