Concerns over the upkeep of the Taj Mahal have intensified after a plant was discovered growing on the marble wall of its central dome, shortly after rainwater seeped through the structure. Shakeel Chauhan from the Tourist Guide Federation of India criticized the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for failing to maintain the monument, despite an annual budget of Rs 4 crore for its preservation. Rajkumar Patel, the superintending archaeologist, assured that the newly appeared plant would be removed, while also indicating that previous plants had been cleared in August. In addition to the plant growth, issues such as a collapsed toilet roof and waterlogging at the monument's assistance center have raised further maintenance concerns. The situation at the Taj Mahal mirrors similar issues at Agra Fort, where plant roots pose a threat to structural integrity if not addressed promptly. Calls for immediate action to improve conservation efforts have grown louder as the rainy season concludes.