National Human Rights Commission irate over poor response from states to deal with silicosis - The Times of India

National Human Rights Commission irate over poor response from states to deal with silicosis - The Times of India: NHRC member PC Sharma, after the conclusion of review meetings on silicosis held in New Delhi on Friday, said that states do not appear to be serious about tackling silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused due to inhaling silica. The issue remains a neglected area as they have failed to conduct surveys of industries generating silica and submit a 10-point questionnaire to the commission to assess work done by them. The fact is that no state can claim that there is no mining or an industry which does not generate silica, NHRC members said.