NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday told the Supreme Court that pollution level around Taj Mahal had remained almost constant in the last 15 years and the monument was completely safe. Auto Rickshaw/School Buses/Commercial vehicles running through diesel/petrol have been converted into CNG and proper monitoring is done so that the aforesaid vehicle should not run through petrol/diesel in any manner. Unobstructed power supply is being ensured in Agra by which air pollution generated from generator is reduced.," it said. "In the radius of 500 m of Taj Mahal there is restriction on to and fro of the vehicles running with diesel/petrol. "It is respectfully submitted that the state is fully committed to protect environment and ensure sustainable development specifically in and around the Taj Trapezium Zone(TTZ).

Source: Times of India November 17, 2017 17:03 UTC