Asbestos is lethal, however India continues to be the world’s largest importer of the poisonous mineral. 101 East investigates.
As soon as used as an insulating materials in buildings around the globe, asbestos as been banned in additional than 60 nations following the invention that it causes lethal ailments.
However in India, the world’s largest importer of the poisonous mineral, tens of millions of residents proceed to be uncovered to asbestos.
Analysis estimates greater than six million Indians might contract asbestos-related ailments within the coming a long time.
Activists are demanding the federal government act now to guard residents.
101 East investigates India’s Silent Killer.
