Question : WATER CONTAMINATION



(a) whether some diseases are being reported due to high floride contents and contamination of water during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government have conducted any study in this regard;

(d) if so, the findings thereof; and

(e) the details of Centralised schemes aided by WHO/International Organisations being implemented in various States especially in Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a)to(e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the house.