India, Sept. 26 -- LUCKNOW The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is working to revive the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC), a high-profile project stalled for years, after the UP cabinet transferred control of the project to it on July 3 this year. The authority now plans to revive the project by sending a request for proposal (RFP) to the state government for seeking final clearance.

Though the project has been idle for nearly nine years, most of the structural work is complete and only finishing touches and services remain. "Once completed, JPNIC will give Lucknow a world-class venue for international sports competitions, conventions, and cultural events," an LDA official said.

The draft proposal outlines a public-pr...