Govt must help Silicosis victims as per Supreme Court order, demands orphan

My name is Lakshmi Mardi. I am calling from Singhbhum district in Jharkhand.In our area more than 35 workers have died of Silicosis. One of them is my mother Parvati Mardi who died on 3rd Novermber 2012. Investigation by Occupational Safety and Health Association of Jharkhand has found symptoms of silicosis in more than 100 workers. I on behalf of lakhs of silicosis orphans request Govt to compensate silicosis victims as per order of Supreme Court. For more Laxmi can be reached at 08757281928

Posted on: Nov 23, 2012. Tags: Lakshmi Mardi

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