Taj Trapezium Zone

 Taj Trapezium Zone

The Supreme Court has directed the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to conduct a tree census in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ).

About Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)

The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) is a designated area of 10,400 sq km surrounding the Taj Mahal to safeguard the monument from pollution.

The zone includes several monuments, including three World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.

A 1996 Supreme Court ruling prohibited the use of coal and coke in industries within the TTZ, mandating a shift to natural gas, relocation of industries outside the TTZ, or their closure.

The Centre established the Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, to oversee pollution control efforts in the region.

The TTZ is divided into four zones: Red, Green, Orange, and White.

Majuli Island

Increasing human-wildlife conflicts on Majuli Island in Assam are threatening the livelihoods of the region's agrarian community.

About Majuli Island

• Location: Brahmaputra River, Assam.
• Significance: Majuli is the largest river island in the world. It also became the first island in India to be designated as a district.

Formation:
Majuli Island is formed by the Brahmaputra River to the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (a branch of the Brahmaputra), with the Subansiri River joining from the north. The island emerged as a result of shifting river courses, primarily caused by the Brahmaputra River and its tributary, the Lohit River.

Cultural Importance:
Majuli holds significant cultural value for Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, as it is home to the Vaishnava Satras founded by Sankardeva.

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