Agra is a culturally rich and historically important city famous for the Taj Mahal -among the new Seven Wonders of the World and the Petha sweet.Agra’s petha is most sought after even though other varieties are available in most Indian markets.
This study examines the waste generated during making petha and beyond its shelf life in Agra city and the current practices of petha makers in managing the waste generated in the process of preparation. The study also looks at the existing mechanism followed by Agra Municipal Corporation to collect, transport, and treat petha waste andrecommended sustainable solutions for managing petha waste.
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