India, Feb. 4 -- Chromium exceeds limits in 215 blood samples across three Kanpur districts.

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Chromium levels were found to be above the permissible limit in blood samples collected from the districts of Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat and Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh.

This was stated in the action taken report of February 2, 2026 submitted by the District Magistrate, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The matter is related to chromium dumps, groundwater contamination and health issues in the districts of Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat and Fatehpur.

The report was in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order of November 25, 2025.

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