The Minister of Tourism & Culture, Smt. Ambika Soni told the Rajya Sabha today that Central Industrial Security Force personnel are deployed at Taj Mahal for the purpose of maintenance of security, in addition to regular watch and ward staff. Modern security gadgets are also installed at Taj Mahal to make the security more effective. At Agra Fort private security personnel have been engaged along with the regular watch and ward staff.
The Minister further added that UP Jal Nigam had submitted a proposal to lay a pipeline for supply of drinking water to Agra city. After due examination of the proposal, permission has been granted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for laying an underground pipeline, as it will not cause any damage to Agra Fort or Taj Mahal. The work would be executed under the supervision of the ASI. The UP Jal Nigam has also been asked to take necessary clearance from concerned Court/other agencies, if found necessary.
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