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UPPCB investigates chromium dumping in Uttar Pradesh following IARC classification

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What happened

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In Purwameer village, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, chromium waste was dumped onto fields, according to Vaibhav Gupta, who owns the land. Gupta reported that water extracted from the ground began changing color. After multiple complaints, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board set up a committee to investigate. The waste was later removed from the fields and sent to a disposal facility in Kanpur Dehat district.

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Why it matters

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The investigation follows the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifying chromium as carcinogenic. Chromium is commonly used in industries such as steel-making and protective plating, making environmental contamination a significant regulatory concern.

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Who's involved

Vaibhav GuptaLandowner in Kanpur Nagar district who reported the chromium waste dumping
International Agency for Research on CancerOrganization that classified chromium as carcinogenic

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The entities involved

Central Pollution Control Board
Indian central government agency
- Coordinated pollution control program initiated involving multiple states (Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, UP) to address Delhi's air quality issues.10:40
- Officials reviewed pollution control measures and monitoring stations across Delhi, involving DPCC and IITM.10:40
International Agency for Research on Cancer
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