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The government responded saying only facilities will be maintained not the conservation work and the scheme is not a new initiative. The TTZ has over 40 protected monuments including three world heritage sites - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri The adoption of the iconic Red Fort by Dalmia Bharat , a private entity, under the adopt a heritage scheme had recently kicked up a storm with some saying the upkeep of the monument was being privatised. NEW DELHI: Under fire for not being proactive in protecting the Taj Mahal 's pristine beauty, the UP government on Tuesday filed a vision document in the Supreme Court that includes measures to reduce pollution in Agra and neighbouring districts and declare the precincts of the monument a 'no plastic zone'.The affidavit also says that like other monuments, Taj could also be brought under the Centre's Adopt a Heritage Scheme' under which public and private companies can be tasked with maintenance, such as cleanliness and amenities like toilets and drinking water.The 250-page document, filed by UP's additional advocate general Aishwarya Bhati, enlists measures to be taken to protect environment and reduce pollution level not only around Taj Mahal but also in Agra city and Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) - a 10,400 sq km area..