In order to ensure the highest standard of remediation is achieved at the abandoned Union Carbide site in Bhopal and its surrounding areas, both on the ground and within the subterranean ground water aquifer/ aquifers, the Beyond Bhopal Group is undertaking monitoring of the remediation roadmap outlined by the Group of Ministers on Bhopal in its recommendations to the Cabinet Committee convened on June 24th, 2010.

“Before any significant remediation work can begin, an independent assessment of the depth and spread of contaminants around the Union Carbide factory site in Bhopal is absolutely critical”, according to William Nicholls from Hong Kong based human rights group, ‘Beyond Bhopal’.

The group, which is supported by legislators from the European Union and Bhopal survivor advocates, has successfully facilitated direct assistance from the EU to ensure that Bhopal is remediated to the best available international standards.