Uttar Pradesh’s First Media Tower to be Built in Bareilly | 09 Feb 2026

Why in News? 

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the construction of the state’s first high-tech Media Tower in Bareilly to strengthen public communication infrastructure and promote urban beautification. 

Key Points: 

• Location: The Media Tower will be constructed in Ramganga Nagar Housing Scheme, Bareilly. 
  • The project will be implemented by the Bareilly Development Authority (BDA). 
• First of Its Kind in the State: This project will be Uttar Pradesh’s first Media Tower. 
  • Making Bareilly the first city in the state to adopt such advanced digital display infrastructure. 
• Design & Structure: The tower will be approximately 11 metres high and will feature a large curved LED display of about 8 metres, designed to ensure high visibility from a distance. 
  • Advanced LED lighting technology inspired by Singapore’s ‘Gardens by the Bay’ will be used. 
• Cost: The total cost of the project is estimated at around ₹2.5 crore, which will be borne by the Bareilly Development Authority. 
• Purpose: The Media Tower will be used for broadcasting government schemes, public awareness messages, news updates and cultural programmes. 
• Impact: The project aims to improve city aesthetics, boost tourism, and generate revenue.