Bhopal Upper Lake Under NGT Scanner Over Pesticide Concerns; Regular Water Tests Ordered, Water Chestnuts To Be Examined In 3 Months
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) to regularly monitor water quality in Bhopal’s Upper Lake to check for pesticide residues amid concerns over chemical use in water chestnut cultivation. The tribunal also ordered measures to regulate cultivation and promote organic farming, along with crop testing reports,…
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