Contamination in Sukinda Valley: Water Pollution & Its Impact -Important for UPSC by Sudhanshu Sir

Groundwater Contamination in Sukinda Valley: Chromium Pollution & Its Impact | Current Affairs by Sudhanshu Sir | IAS Next
Welcome to another insightful episode in our Current Affairs series on Environment, Ecology, and Biodiversity. In this video, Sudhanshu Sir from IAS Next delves deep into a critical environmental issue affecting various parts of India: Groundwater Contamination with a Focus on Chromium Pollution in Sukinda Valley. This topic is highly relevant for UPSC, State PCS (like UPPCS), SSC, Railway, RBI, and other competitive exams.
In this video, we cover:
Groundwater Contamination Overview:
A report by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) highlights high levels of chromium contamination in groundwater in Sukinda Valley, posing severe health hazards.
Understanding Chromium:
Properties: Shiny, hard metal with a high melting point, symbol Cr, atomic number 24.
Types: Trivalent Chromium Cr (III) (essential for organisms) vs. Hexavalent Chromium Cr (VI) (highly toxic and primarily produced by human activities).
Chromium Pollution:
Sources: Mining, smelting, metal processing, industrial production, and agricultural activities.
Affected Areas: High-risk states include Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha (Sukinda Valley), and West Bengal.
Sukinda Valley Area:
Location: Jajpur district, Odisha.
Significance: Largest open-cast chromite ore mines, known for high chromium reserves.
Health and Environmental Impact:
Human Health: Increased cancer risk, pulmonary and gastrointestinal issues, skin ulcers.
Agriculture: Reduced soil fertility, hindered plant growth, and yield.
Biodiversity: Negative effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Uses of Chromium:
Extensively used in industries like mineral, chemical, welding, and refining, as well as in iron, steel, cement, glass, ceramics, leather, and paint industries.
Sources of Groundwater Contamination:
Naturally Occurring Contaminants: Arsenic, fluoride, iron, uranium.
Agriculture: Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides.
Industrial Waste: Untreated effluents.
Urbanisation: Leaky sewage systems and improper waste disposal.
Saltwater Intrusion: In coastal areas, affecting freshwater aquifers.
Primary Agents Responsible for Groundwater Contamination:
Arsenic, Fluoride, Nitrates, Uranium, Radon, and other trace metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and nickel.
Related Government Schemes:
Atal Bhujal Yojana
Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024
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Excellent series,please continue with these type of videos

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Great video

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Very useful video sir 👌
Thank u🙏

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Very Informative Session Sir

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