New Delhi, April 14 -- Agra, globally renowned for its historical architectural marvels and UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Taj Mahal and Agra Fort - is facing a growing challenge in managing plastic waste.

As a riverine city with deep historical roots, Agra struggles with inefficient waste collection, unauthorised dumping in drains and waste disposal on vacant plots or open lands leading to formation of Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs).

This mismanagement of waste leads to significant plastic leakage into the Yamuna river. A network of minor and major drains crisscrosses the city, carrying stormwater and wastewater, eventually discharging into the Yamuna.

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