When did Cawnpore became Kanpur?
Kanpur came under the British Rule by the treaty of 1801 with Nawab Saadat Ali Khan of Awadh. In the meanwhile, it got a new name by Britishers as ‘Caunpour’ in 1776. This forms a turning point in the history of Kanpur.
What is the work of Kanpur Development Authority?
Kanpur Development Authority is the urban development agency of Kanpur metropolitan area, Uttar Pradesh, India.As the industries in Kanpur grew faster the village population also attracted towards the city. In accordance to the Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Act, 1973 Kanpur Development Authority was constituted.
Who founded Kanpur?
Raja Hindu Singh
It is believed that this city was founded by Raja Hindu Singh of the Sankandi state. Kanpur’s original name was Kanhpur.
Who is kDa VC?
SRI. ARVIND SINGH
Kanpur Development Authority
| Sr. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRI. ARVIND SINGH | VICE CHAIRMAN |
| 2 | SRI SHATROHAN VAISHYA | SECRETARY |
| 3 | SRI. AJAY PRATAP SINGH | FINANCE CONTROLLER (FC) |
| 4 | DR. GUDAKESH SHARMA | ADD. SECRETARY |
Who is the SDM of Kanpur?
Revenue
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| SDM Akbarpur | SDM Akbarpur | 05111-270033 |
| Garima Singh | ADM(E) | 9454416410 |
| Jagadamba Prasad Gupta | ADM (F/R) | 9454417624 |
| Shri Jitendra Pratap Singh, I.A.S. | District Magistrate | 05111-271266 |
Why Kanpur is not developed?
On another level, rampant corruption, a dismal law and order situation, the breakdown of public infrastructure, the lack of proximity to major ports and labour unrest in older towns such as Kanpur have also thwarted industrial development.