Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants: Challenges towards its implementation in India
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India has been undergoing rapid economic growth during past two decades. Synchronously, large quantities of persistent organic chlorinated chemicals have been used in agricultural and industrial sectors. Accompanying with incomplete management framework, the improper use and disposal of pesticides have caused serious pollution problems. The situation in India concerning the implementation of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) aimed at regulating their production and use has been examined. The data on the quantities of POPs accumulated in the Country are presented: to date, the total amount of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is assessed as up to 28000 MT and of obsolete pesticides as 47000 Kg. The total emission of dioxins in is estimated to be ~8.6 Kg toxic equivalent (TEQ), with the main contributions coming from waste incineration followed by ferrous and non-ferrous metal production. The need to elaborate measures for environmentally sound management of POPs is emphasized. © 2013 Universal Research Publications. All rights reserved
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