Asbestos: The toxic mineral endangering millions in India | 101 East Documentary
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- 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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Al Jazeera the number one propaganda channel. Excellent reporting on india but completely forgetting to report about anything bad about qatar or your rich neighbouring countries😂
Indian logic, just make a big noise to be even heard
@@KawXar2004 well, did they report anything bad about qatar or other wealthy middle eastern countries? Al Jazeera is worried about Indian asbestos but not about qatars terror funding 😂
Thank you 👍👏👏👏👏
Try to avoid disturbing nature's path
Meanwhile Indian media is doing shows on Hindu vs Muslim
YOU WILL NEVER SEE THESE KINDS OF REPORTS ON GODI MEDIA. HATS OFF AL JAZEERA
I’m shocked this stuff is actually still being used! It’s a hazard to humans!
Mostly in the developing world. Even then i think eventually all countries will realise that it's harmful to human health. However Asbestos mining is still profitable and therefore countries that have weak rule of law will be vulnerable to this industry. Even if it gets banned in India the vulture capitalists will go to Africa and the people there will suffer too.
@@deezeed2817 That’s just sad. If they had any real governments with actual regulation, they could save a lot of suffering. Makes me sick.
And animals
India really fails to capotalize on their massive population, especially the youth. Neglecting their health is not a good way going forward, in light of becoming a manufacturing powerhouse.
Russia is the largest producer India thelargest consumer sadly.
Indian Media has stopped reporting anything like this since 2014
No bro
Mc mullahy
@@ogerpon1 yes bro
jai sree ram only ram
The first case is from west Bengal, what is state govt doing, here in WB state govt more toxic than central govt.
Thanks Al Jazeera news team for raising awareness about Asbestos "a silent killer." 🙏
Where are india mainstream media on this 😮
They following Pakistani succession
They are doing Hindu_Muslim..........
Mainstream what?? There is no such thing here, call them entertainment channel
Simple just like Al Jazeera covered up the miserable condition of foreign workers in Qatar. 😂😅
The news about the harmful effects of asbestos is in news from many years, but you people have habit of complaining every time.
Spend your money of healthcare and hospitals not on weapons!
but then how are the jew haters gonna kill the jews?
u cant kill jews with hospitals
Health care in not the answer, must band the industry
Very true
India needs to spend more on weapons
Thanks for caring poor indians.
Saaaar gimmmme dolllaats..I am curry eating poor indian
No aid. No loans. Only trade.
It’s banned in most of the countries in early 1980’s.
These fibers turns lungs into stones, and results in a very painful death.
Even removing it from one place it requires full set of protective gear such as overalls , airtight masks ,gloves .
And here I see not even a thread of awareness about it .
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.
Unfortunately. Our mainstream News channel on silence on this
Godi media did not make any news on Hasdev forests cutting in Chattisgarh, Bauxar forests in MP, Mollem forests in Goa.All these forests were cut to benefit corporate friends.
@@udennynThese companies are running for nearly 90 years. So don’t blame a single government.
Another great documentary aljazeera ❤
Thanks for watching!
I never seen this kind of health stuff issue on indian media.
Thanks aljazeera.❤
Why isn't WION talking about this
Why isn't al Jazeera talking about Hajj deaths?
both WION & al Jazeera are not govt.
@@vivejk4443 tell me on thing, what is your priority to know about this or the Hajj! Be grateful for little things coz big things comes with big responsibility!
@@goofychameleon why is al Jazeera prioritising Indian asbestos? You idiots should ask why isn't qatar fighting for Hamas than question about Indian asbestos.
@@KawXar2004 I have eyes, do you have brain? This is a propaganda channel. Al Jazeera only targetting india because we are not a fan of islam radicalism 😂
A Great and much needed Documentary by Aljazeera............Thanks.
Although I have been a critic of Al Jazeera.....but thanks for raising this for Indians!
Why a critic?
@@allykhan8594 because he believes that criticism is not the backbone of a democracy. IYKYK.
@@winter_silhouette I Hope, you are aware that Al Jazeera is fully funded by an undemocratic dictator. Democracy and Al Jazeera are oxymoron.
@@winter_silhouette You might live in a ivory tower....not me.....I believe criticism should not have a hidden agenda
@@churabhok2869did modi’s criticism of congress have a hidden agenda when he was the CM?
This is just saddening 😢 there's something fundamentally wrong with our society
They want us ☠️. That’s the problem. If they didn’t cancer and unnecessary, deadly industries like this wouldn’t exist. They cld cure cancer if they wanted to. We can go to the moon, mars, deep space but can cure cancer. Can’t cure diabetes (China just did by they way why isn’t it being talked about??) we all know something doesn’t feel right.
Only thing that makes sense is everything is going the way whoever is running this human farm wants it to.
We can go to the moon, mars, deep space apparently but we can cure c@ancer, diabetes (China jus cured diabetes btw.. but why isn’t it being talked about and celebrated? Why haven’t you heard about this???)or get rid of harmful & unnecessary industries? I dont buy it. If they wanted to they would. Jus facts. We are meant to be used and recycled at whatever interval suits our earthy rulers.
Yep! 👍🏽
Racist Caste system
Skin Bleaching
Low Birth Control Access
Uncleanliness
thanks a lot for taking so much efforts to bring truth in light....... sometime I feel we as humanity have failed
Thanks for watching.
👍👍?what happening in INDIA !! ?@@aljazeeraenglish
Main stream media is silent about this
@@shahsalman2573 True
There are more factors to be ashamed as an Indian than proud Indian
Another big reason making India unlivable is growing over population.
I wonder whats purpose and logic for having such large unproductive and unnecesarry population
Everest Industries is one of the biggest produce of Asbestos sheets in india
HIL is the biggest producer in India.
In my beloved country South Africa we are no longer using asbestos. Ke kwele bare ga ya lokela maphelo a batho.
A wake up call for all people out there...... Thanks Al-Jazeera for covering such tragic disaster
I wish we had a system where government officials don't get paid untill AFTER the work is done.
There's is far too much greed, nepotism and corruption!
Asbestos fibers may increase the risk of many serious diseases , so many countries have banned it.
All it takes is a little strand to increase the risk of disease
Alcohol and tobacco were/are far more dangerous to Indians as they cause a lot more deaths every year, should we ban them as well?!
first time, i am thankful for al jazeera for speaking a critical issue that govt must intervene
No worries, mini-skirted Modji gonna shouting: Make in Inidiaa.
🤣
Mustard oil is also banned in the US for human consumption, but it has been THE MAIN cooking oil in the northern part of India for millennia, the part where MOST of India's massive population resides!!
@@jarjarbinks3193 North Indians are better than south
@@jarjarbinks3193 desi sell for cooking it’s not banned
@@Hardcore2022-d7z So, just like asbestos, should we be banning Mustard oil as well?!
100$ compensation wth 😢
Share price of Everest Industries Ltd was around 400 in 2019 which is now @1200+ means the company has grown 3X in less than 5 years
Of course India has the capability to conquer space but till now not much is done here on earth 😢😢😢
I just lost a lot of respect for India.
Neither media nor universities are bringing up such reportings to the public. Why should we call our country as great and what for? There are many other things which are generations driven not we have created many things to be proud of.
I remember watching an documentary on this several years ago. It was being showcased on DW news about the problem with Asbestos. Absolutely horrid. It's not used only in India . but also countries like China, Indonesia and Russia.
China has banned the production and use of many years ago, using color steel tile instead.
@@hoffnung-su So far, asbestos has been banned in 67 countries, but chrysotile, a commonly encountered form of asbestos, is still widely used in China and most developing countries. Most asbestos-caused cancers are not reported, recorded, and compensated in many countries.Asbestosis cases reported in Tianjin, Beijing, Shandong, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan and etc accounted for a large proportion of the total cases in China.They can't completely switch over because to expensive.
@@pulithevar8135 I live in China and I am not sure if asbestos is still used in industry, but it is no longer used in civil construction and related fields. Even when many remote rural houses are built, the relevant materials are also suitable for color steel tile replacement, as long as you go to China you can see. The general public has been aware of the great harm caused by asbestos cracking, and adults will remind children to stay away if they see it.
So far, I have not seen the asbestos tile in the video for many years, and maybe the old waste buildings may still exist in the past, but they have gradually disappeared in life.
The video which you were talking was released around 11:30 pm IST on a fine night in DW documentary YT channel. Immediately I got a notification about it, watched it & forwarded to my higher officials to take further actions. It’s a legit video but people who are running this industry are powerfully enough to take it down.
What West Bengal Government was doing in All these Decades and People voted to power? Single Chief Minister Ruled 25 years his Son settled in Foreign
Covering a wedding is more important for our media houses instead talking or raising about this dangerous living and toxic working,
God bless our fourth pillar of constitution
Problem is worker have no safety equipment and training.
We want your channel to stream on our televisions. We want these types of news channels to develop our nation's health .
Al Jazeera has done all Indian citizens a great service by producing this life saving podcast. It is now up to our most patroitic Indian politicians to show their true love for Bharat by imposing a ban on the sale of asbestos roofing and other related products.
Thanks Al Jazeera for publishing the major issue which ignored
I hope Indian government focus this real issues
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals known for their durability, fire resistance, and insulating properties. It has been widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing, for materials such as insulation, roofing, and flooring.
There are several types of asbestos, the most common being:
1. **Chrysotile (white asbestos)**: The most frequently used form in industrial applications.
2. **Amosite (brown asbestos)**: Often used in cement sheets and pipe insulation.
3. **Crocidolite (blue asbestos)**: Used in high-temperature applications.
Despite its useful properties, asbestos is hazardous to health. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can cause serious respiratory conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Because of these health risks, the use of asbestos has been heavily regulated or banned in many countries.
Thank you for drawing attention to this issue
Australia banned asbestos since 2003. Slowly they are getting rid of all old buildings containing asbestos. Unfortunately because people have little knowledge of it, it's hard to recognise asbestos even when you see it.
Government failures
Where is Indian media 🤔
Kudos to Al Jazeera English for doing these reportings and documentaries which ideally should be done by Indian media but they're busy in boot l i c k i n g their masters.
You're doing a commendable work Al Jazeera.
👍🏻
Industrial health hazards in India is at PEAK because neither the Government follow strict regulations nor the Industry implement it. Govt is only busy in Election campaign and vote bank politics both in State and Centre. Its a matter of grave concern for all.
Life has no value in India these days and its a shame for Humanity
Kudos to you guys for putting this out there. Much appreciated 😊
Share price of Everest Industries Ltd was around 400 in 2019 which is now @1200+ means the company has grown 3X in less than 5 years
Isn't India the world most advanced superpower since 2020?
You confusing India and China.
Since 2014.
It's a filth man
I am a phd scholar working on a similar topic.
Thankyou for raising awareness on this topic
*Why its happening in India?*
Lung cancer has been increasing rapidly in India
Mooode PR media will NOT report important issues of INDIA.............Main stream INdian media is busy in HINDU - MUSLIM debates..........Thanks team Al- Jazera.....Respect from INDIA.
Appreciating ❤🔥😎 please make sure to conduct interview with respective Authority for justice of millions of lives in India.
On same time Indian media claim
O BHAIYA ALL IS WELL😂🎉🎉
Mining banned in 1993 still largest importer and maybe per capita user too.... amazing... what a contradiction!!
Thank you for making this documentary
So why Indian channels are not covering these issues faced by its Citizens? Debating on religion, showing one side of improvement done by government is only seen on their News channels.
Doesn't abesetos harden the lungs?
Yes. It does. Its banned in many countries
India just finding out what modern educated civilized Western countries have known for decades 😂
Mad proud of you guys and I'm not even Indian lol
Good documentary,thanks for posting.the danger is not only for workers and people living in the neighborhoods but for everyone getting into contact means: living in houses with asbestos roofs or made with asbestos cement, here in Europe asbestos is removed from roofs and other facilities...it is very dangerous for everyone.
Good documentary
As Al Jazeera start giving belt treatment ,Andh bakths seen crying in comment section😂
Where is al Jazeera video on Hajj pilgrim death?
@@vivejk4443They have been reported by Al Jazeera but they all died from the heat during Hajj andhbakht What does it have to do with him, but you andhbakht have studied from whatsup university
Can we use . Asbestos sheets, as house roofs. Or .it's Hazardous....please Answer. Thanks ..
Hopeless situation. Surely nothing will change.
Very matured reply😅
Thanks for this information alzazeera team I hope government take action
What's going on in my country!! Awareness about this is must
Used in brake lining in India? So it gets in the air along the roadways.
English captions absent. Pl. insert English titles
No flesh air in India all years ..not one place but all over it get worse when it's summer very toxic air😐😐😐😐😐😐 I wonder why indian age so fast a woman at her 40s look like 80yrs old man at his 50 look like 100yrs old maybe it's because of toxic environment food they eat ,
🫡 to KRISHNENDU MUKHERJEE JI, KAMAL TIWARI JI, NARENDRA JI, BHEER SINGH JI & KADMA JI for their FIGHT against Asbestos, Thank you AL JAZEERA for being a MEDIUM to communicate such alarming ISSUES 👍 & THANKS a lot to DIYA GUPTA, PRASHUN MAZUMDAR & RAMMOHAN PATERIYA for this Documentary👍🙏
Contact labour is a euphemism for low-wage slaves. The Indian govt has allowed about 90% of its workforce to be exploited by weak laws that take advantage of contract workers.
Not a single person can pronounce asbestos in the interview
Al jazeera: asbestos is putting india in danger
Thankyou Al-Jazeera
Sri Lanka loves Asbestos too.
Was aware of this💀, thanx Aj❤👌
A good documentary 👍
More stories like these pls ❤
Is asbestos not banned worldwide?
It should be but it all comes down to the governments. If the government doesn’t pass the regulations to ban it and enforce it, people can’t do anything about it.
Tragic story, but great reporting, thanks.
The Indian government is sleeping... 😮 Sad...
100 dollars compensation?
Is it a monthly allowance or the entire compensation package?
😢😢😢😢
Please do more on this topic. Which countries export asbestos to India? Which other countries still use it in construction? Is it used in all brake pads? Even in countries which ban it? What are safe methods of disposing of it?
Thank you Al Jazeera ❤
Everyone be like, 'Oh we must blame the CIA'
😮😂
How u r claiming that u r hiding his identity and then revealing his name and he recorded the video. Putting his life in danger.
We ship it to India from Canada because Trudeau Sais it's safe for Indians but not for us and I'm not even making this up
Canada was doing this under many governments for decades. Why blame only one of them?
Great reporting 🙏🙏
Deputy Commissioner has to meet those village people because he is a public servant and he is getting salary by those people taxes. But he rejection of meeting with those people it declares that he is shadowing the company or any minister influence him to not meet. It is looking like a scam of absetors. But Godi media will never show such a documentary of people’s. Thanks Al jazeera.
Proud to be Hindu❤
File a evironmental case in UN againts Indian goverment that is the only way
Wow great documentary
Surprised with the report ,,, 😢
You just want asbestos cheap for spacecraft and I legit get it.
Labourers are dying in Qatar due to poor working conditions. But this media channel has no worry about his own country conditions. It is focussing on India. What a hypocracy 😂😂😂
Are you stupid?
Al Jazeera! Please, make a documentary about the Peshawar School Massacre in Pakistan in December 2014.
Bahut achchi knowledge hai
Hindi main ho tou jyada log samjh sakte hai