Bhopal Gas Episode – A Case Study
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Industrialization has agreat impact on our lives. Philosophers have been warning us about the danger of industrialization .We realize the price paid for progress only when a nightmarish incident like Bhopal Gas Tragedy involving loss of numerous lives and many after effects occurs .In the present paper we will discuss the incident ,its impact on the health of the victims even today when two and a half decade is over.
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