Summary:
The samples of surface water, ground water, soil and sediments were collected at different locations for analysis of heavy metals. It found that 33.3% of the fishes in Ramganga had parasitic infection. "After hearing an original application filed by former scientist of CPCB, Mahendra Pandey, NGT issued notice to the MoEF, ministry of urban development, CPCB, UPPCB, district magistrate and UP police on the issue of illegal e-waste processing going on the banks of Ramganga," said advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal, who is representing the petitioner. The study done by Neelima Gupta, a faculty member of MJP Rohilkhand University along with UP Council for Agricultural Research (UPCAR). The analysis of surface water samples indicated presence of heavy metals, including iron, zinc, copper and mercury.On submission of the above report to a competent authority, CPCB directed that the samples of Ramganga be taken again during a surprise inspection..