To Investigate The Effects Of A Covid -19 Lockdown On Soil Quality Measure In Bhilwara's Industrial Region (Rajasthan)

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the soil Physico-chemical parameters following the comparative study before and after lockdown and the impact of industrial pollution on soil quality in the RIICO industrial area of Bhilwara Rajasthan. During the winter of 2019-20, soil samples were taken from two different industries and tested to determine the physical and chemical properties of the soil. In each area, five separate sites were chosen to gather soil samples from ten distinct places. pH, electric conductance, bicarbonates, Ca, Mg, Na, K ions, micronutrients including Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, total organic carbon, and organic matter were measured in soil samples. According to the results of soil tests, the pH of the soil is neutral to slightly alkaline. Cation and anion concentrations, organic carbon, and organic matter all showed substantial variations compared to permitted levels in contaminated soil samples. The study found that prolonged wastewater application appears to degrade soil quality in the area.