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NGT Acts on Groundwater Arsenic & Fluoride Crisis
23 Apr
Summary
- NGT directs states to curb groundwater arsenic and fluoride contamination.
- Centre will monitor mitigation measures across all 28 states.
- Arsenic and fluoride pose serious health risks, including cancer and bone issues.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated all 28 state governments to implement measures to combat the escalating problem of arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been directed to oversee and monitor these mitigation efforts across the country.
The NGT's intervention stems from concerns over the health impacts of consuming contaminated water. Arsenic exposure can cause arsenicosis, skin lesions, and cancer, while fluoride contamination adversely affects bone and dental health.
