India introduces new rules to tackle chemical contamination sites

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New legislation provides a legal framework for assessment and cleanup of 189 named chemicals

The Indian government has introduced new legislation to tackle chemically contaminated sites across the country. The rules provide a legal framework to address various issues  – from fixing liabilities and outlining remediation requirements to establishing roles and responsibilities of various private and public authorities.