Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok Sabha
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All 1 reports on Fri, 7 August 2026
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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas YojanaRaitha Samparka KendrasAnupriya PatelLok SabhaIndian Council Of Agricultural ResearchCongress Mp Prabha MallikarjunUnion TerritoriesSector ProgrammeNational Bureau Of SoilParliament OnMonitoring Of Pesticide Residues At National LevelKarnataka, Karnataka, IndiaNew Delhi, Delhi, India
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Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com14:36first to report
Groundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in many areas. Karnataka's Davanagere district also shows elevated fluoride levels in its water. The government acknowledges no specific studies on pesticide residue impacts. Efforts are underway to promote balanced fertilizer use and soil conservation.