Arsenic contamination at an elevated range in any region can impact society through disability, poverty and societal stress. The majority of people affected by arsenic contamination in India live in rural areas and are not aware of the poisoning and possible treatment procedures.
Arsenic is found in two forms: organic, which is considered less harmful, and inorganic, which is considered very harmful. Arsenic is not added deliberately, but nonetheless is found in large quantities in seafood and shellfish.
The government will come up with an "exhaustive" work plan to tackle the challenges posed by the presence of arsenic…
