Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Govt: Study on River Antibiotics Based on Assumptions
A recent study claimed that Indian rivers are polluted with antibiotics.
However, the government says the study used guesses and may not be accurate.
The government has taken steps to manage waste from drug companies and hospitals, to reduce antibiotic pollution.
They launched a plan in 2017 to deal with the problem of antibiotic resistance.
Drug waste should be disposed safely, while industries are encouraged to reuse wastewater to reduce pollution.
A study alleged widespread antibiotic contamination in Indian rivers, conducted by McGill University.
The Indian government stated the study's conclusions are based on 'simulations and assumptions.'
The government responded to a question from Congress MP Pramod Tiwari in the Rajya Sabha.
The government launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) in 2017.
The government has issued notifications to regulate pharmaceutical waste and promote safe disposal.
- Who
- The government, responding to a study by McGill University, and Congress MP Pramod Tiwari.
- What
- The Indian government responded to a study about antibiotic contamination in rivers.
- When
- The government's response was given on Friday to a question on the matter.
- Where
- India, in the Rajya Sabha.
- Why
- To address concerns about antibiotic contamination in rivers and outline actions taken to manage pharmaceutical waste.
Researchers
Indian Government
Validity of Study
Researchers
Antibiotic contamination poses environmental and health risks.
Indian Government
The government claims it is based on assumptions.
- Study Conducted By
- McGill University, Canada
- Report Date
- April 24, 2025 (Media Report)
- Government Response
- Findings based on 'simulations and assumptions'.
- Government Action
- National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) launched in April 2017
- Regulation
- Hazardous Waste Rules, 2016
- Waste Disposal
- Incineration