Asbestos: The toxic mineral endangering millions in India | 101 East Documentary

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.
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Thank you for watching. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

[@jerrysingh9152]

Where are india mainstream media on this 😮

[@Rick-xp5sy]

Spend your money of healthcare and hospitals not on weapons!

[@mohitmurmu7824]

YOU WILL NEVER SEE THESE KINDS OF REPORTS ON GODI MEDIA. HATS OFF AL JAZEERA

[@Buttersausage]

Why isn't WION talking about this

[@jonboymk1bridgemaryfront889]

Another great documentary aljazeera ❤

[@user-rr7du3bn3j]

Meanwhile Indian media is doing shows on Hindu vs Muslim

[@prakritighodki1192]

Thanks Al Jazeera news team for raising awareness about Asbestos "a silent killer." 🙏

[@AnginMThomas]

India acts as if its still in 19th century.. 200 years have passed yet the govt politicians and people are still in the stone age.

[@futuroluxo]

Thanks for caring poor indians.

[@gulamhusain4171]

Unfortunately. Our mainstream News channel on silence on this

[@LadieKadie]

I’m shocked this stuff is actually still being used! It’s a hazard to humans!

[@sandeepkark]

Indian Media has stopped reporting anything like this since 2014

[@SubhashChander-lr1do]

It’s banned in most of the countries in early 1980’s.

[@shahsalman2573]

Main stream media is silent about this

[@tareequehussain9370]

I never seen this kind of health stuff issue on indian media.

[@Somehow-Guilty69]

I wouldnt be surprised if all the asbestos that got ripped out in america in the 80s was just resold in india later that day 😂😂😂

[@SR-zi1pw]

100$ compensation wth 😢

[@AA-nu9de]

Imagine people drinking rainwater dripping down from asbestos roofs.

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A Great and much needed Documentary by Aljazeera............Thanks.