101 East Asbestos: India's Killer Dust ¦ The toxic mineral endangering millions in India
Asbestos is known to be deadly, but India continues to be the world's largest importer of the toxic mineral, potentially endangering millions of lives. 101 East investigates. Once used as an insulating material in buildings around the world, asbestos as been banned in more than 60 countries following the discovery that it causes deadly diseases. But in India, the world’s largest importer of the toxic mineral, millions of citizens continue to be exposed to asbestos. Research estimates more than six million Indians could contract asbestos-related diseases in the coming decades. Activists are demanding the government act now to protect citizens. 101 East investigates India’s Silent Killer. Published on Thursday 04 July 2024.
101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Primary Title
- 101 East
Episode Title
- Asbestos: India's Killer Dust ¦ The toxic mineral endangering millions in India
Date Broadcast
- Friday 5 July 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 33
Finish Time
- 11 : 58
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- 101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Episode Description
- Asbestos is known to be deadly, but India continues to be the world's largest importer of the toxic mineral, potentially endangering millions of lives. 101 East investigates. Once used as an insulating material in buildings around the world, asbestos as been banned in more than 60 countries following the discovery that it causes deadly diseases. But in India, the world’s largest importer of the toxic mineral, millions of citizens continue to be exposed to asbestos. Research estimates more than six million Indians could contract asbestos-related diseases in the coming decades. Activists are demanding the government act now to protect citizens. 101 East investigates India’s Silent Killer. Published on Thursday 04 July 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Documentary
Contributors
- Diya Gupta (Producer)
- Prashun Mazumdar (Producer)
- Rammohan Pateriya (Producer)