Over 2.3L mine workers at risk of silicosis: Govt tells SC
Over 2.3 lakh people employed at various mining sites across India are at the risk of contracting silicosis, the government has informed the Supreme Court. Further, Rajasthan saw the highest number of deaths due to silicosis in a decade at 323, the government data added. Notably, silicosis is a lung disease caused due to the inhalation of dust containing silica.