Nashik, Oct. 29 -- Divisional Commissioner Dr. Praveen Gedam has directed all concerned departments to implement time-bound measures to control pollution in the Godavari River and maintain an environmentally sustainable flow of water.
He also ordered a 100% inspection of industries emitting chromium within a month, following reports of chromium contamination in groundwater in parts of Nashik city.
The directives were issued during a review meeting of the Godavari River Pollution Control Committee held at the Divisional Commissioner's office under the chairmanship of Dr. Gedam.
The meeting reviewed several issues, including environmental flow in the river, sewage treatment plants, industrial pollution, chromium levels in groundwater, aqua...