International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Ms. Bharti Suryawanshi, Dr. Pranay Guru
Abstract: Due to the increasing industrial sector and era of urbanization, today there is a rising number of heavy metals and organic pollutants found in the soil. Soil erosion, pollution, salinization, and the continuous accumulation of soil fertility, biological and chemical properties, and physical structure are leading to an increase in toxic metals. This is not just a problem for a specific area but is becoming a serious global issue. According to global reports, it has been found that more than 50% of available agricultural land at 10 million sites around the world is contaminated with heavy metals. This is not only increasing the presence of heavy metals in the soil but also in the environment. Contaminated soil is more commonly observed in developed countries, while India, being a developing nation, is facing a growing presence of heavy metals in the soil due to ongoing development, industrialization, and urbanization plans.
