India, April 7 -- Chandigarh The governing body of the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), at its meeting held in Udaipur on Monday, approved the construction of an auditorium at Kalagram under the Tagore cultural complex scheme.

The meeting was chaired by Punjab governor and NZCC chairman Gulab Chand Kataria. As per the proposal, nearly 40 per cent of the project cost-around Rs.5.6 crore-will be borne by the UT administration, while the remaining expenditure will be met by the NZCC.

Several key decisions aimed at promoting cultural exchange among northern states were also taken. The centre will prepare a detailed plan to organise festivals showcasing the culture of Kashmir and Ladakh in Chandigarh, Punjab's cultural heritage in Rajastha...