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Panipat Fast-Fashion Workers Face Toxic Dust, River Pollution

5/10/2026

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Workers in Panipat process imported fast-fashion waste, exposing them to hazardous dust and chemicals.
Dr. Bhawani Shankar says inhaled cotton fibers cause chronic coughs, breathing difficulty and lung fibrosis.
Reeta Devi and other workers lack health insurance and handle chemicals without masks or gloves.
Acidic wastewater from bleaching units flows into the Yamuna River, leading to a National Green Tribunal petition.

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Story summary

Workers in Panipat process imported fast-fashion waste, exposing them to hazardous dust and chemicals.
Dr. Bhawani Shankar says inhaled cotton fibers cause chronic coughs, breathing difficulty and lung fibrosis.
Reeta Devi and other workers lack health insurance and handle chemicals without masks or gloves.
Acidic wastewater from bleaching units flows into the Yamuna River, leading to a National Green Tribunal petition.