The Taj Mahal was threatened by air pollution from nearby factories that caused "Marble Cancer". Over 1700 factories were polluting the air and endangering the marble structure. Efforts were made to reduce pollution through closing factories, applying protective treatments to the marble, banning polluting activities like brick kilns, and introducing electric buses to reduce traffic and carbon monoxide levels. However, the effects of these efforts are still uncertain as pollution remains a significant problem due to the large local population and tourism.

1. PRESERVING THE GEOLOGIAL
HERITAGE

2. The Taj Mahal has been diagnosed with a life
threatening disease; Marble Cancer. Experts
predicted that if the air in Agra was not monitored
and cleaned, the exterior of the mausoleum would,
eventually turn black.

3. Up until 1993, 1700 factories in and around Agra were
belching out noxious fumes and gases, most of them
illegally, and the Supreme Court ordered the closure of
212 industrial plants in Agra. The situation was critical.

4. The restoration objectives included the cleaning of the
marble, research into the cleaning products and
waterproofing. To prevent rain damage and algae
growth special silicone-based agents have been applied
to the façade.

5. A green buffer zone was also established around the Taj Mahal and
prohibits the construction of industrial plants and supports the
planting of trees and shrubs. Oil refineries have been ordered to
reduce their pollutant levels and coal based brick kilns have been
banned or ordered to switch to gas.

6. Traffic is also a significant problem in Agra, with high levels of carbon
monoxide in the air. The city and the surrounding area have 5.5
million people living there and attract 7 million tourists annually.
Battery charged buses now function to take people to and from the
Taj Mahal. Although the positive effects of these prohibitions is
questionable.

7. Not marble, nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful
rhyme;
But you shall shine more bright in these
contents
Than unswept stone, besmear’d with
sluttush time.
…………..
BY:WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

8. • IF A BOOMIING ECONOMY
OVERTAKES BILLION OF
YEARS OF NATURE, THE
CONSEQUENCES AND
BLAME WILL HAVE TO BE
BORNE BY NONE OTHER
THAN THE CITIZENS
THEMSELVES FOR THE ONLY
PEOPLE WHO STAND TO
GAIN WILL IN REALITY BE
THE ONES WHO LOSE.

10. MADE BY:
ESHLEEN WALIA
MANVI GUPTA
ANANYA SHAH
RIDHI GIRDHAR
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