Question

Explain the role of TTZ in saving Taj Mahal from further damage.

Answer 1

1. The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) protects the Taj Mahal from pollution-related degradation. It is a 10,400 square kilometre region set aside to control industrial and vehicular pollution that was yellowing and deteriorating the Taj Mahal's white marble.
2. The zone imposes strict regulations on nearby enterprises, requiring them to either use cleaner technologies or relocate outside the zone in order to eliminate harmful pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which contribute to acid rain and corrosion.
3. In addition to industry regulations, TTZ reduces traffic emissions near the monument by encouraging the use of electric vehicles and prohibiting polluting vehicles from the region.
4. Green belts and tree plantations have also been advocated to absorb pollutants and improve air quality.
5. These joint initiatives help to reduce environmental stress on the Taj Mahal, reducing its degeneration and preserving it for future generations.