NHRC takes suo moto cognisance of chemical waste contamination in Nashik

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo moto cognisance of reports regarding groundwater contamination in Nashik district, Maharashtra, caused by leakage of chemical waste.

The NHRC's intervention comes following reports that borewells in the district have been polluted due to seepage of chemical waste from industrial or waste management facilities. The commission has initiated the process to examine the matter and assess potential human rights violations related to access to clean water and environmental protection.

The action underscores the NHRC's role in addressing environmental and public health concerns that impact residents' fundamental rights to safe drinking water and a healthy living environment.