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IIT-Kanpur collected 121 samples on July 16, Aug 10 and Aug 13. Survey work was completed in the Jajmau industrial area, one of eight critical pollution zones in Kanpur Nagar, while a preliminary assessment began in Ruma.
Because of historical industrial operations and documented pollution incidents, the three districts were designated environmentally sensitive. The Rania Industrial Area in Kanpur Dehat and the Jajmau Industrial Area were identified as priority zones. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur
Earlier investigations raised concerns about contamination of water, soil and agricultural land, particularly near leather tanneries, old chromium-waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities.
IIT-Kanpur and the district magistrates of the three districts signed a memorandum of understanding in the second week of June 2026. Initial sampling in heavily contaminated areas was completed between July and Sept. Laboratory analysis was scheduled from July to Oct, while post-monsoon air-quality assessment and GIS mapping were set to begin in Oct. Comprehensive technical recommendations were expected to be finalised from Nov. This followed formal communications from the respective DMs and the secretary of the UP govt’s Environment, Forest and Climate Change Division.