Taj Trapezium Zone

Taj Trapezium Zone

The 10,400 sq km Taj Trapezium Zone  (TTZ) spans cross the UP’s Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Hathras and Etah districts and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. It was set up for the protection of Taj Mahal from environmental pollution. Apart from Taj Mahal, this zone houses Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The SC recently permitted felling of around 4,000 trees in TTZ for laying rail track between Mathura and Jhansi.

Originally written on January 30, 2021 and last modified on February 20, 2022.
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