NHRC, India takes suomotu cognizance of the reported incidents of severe chemical burn injuries to workers engaged in 'Bleaching Units' without being provided any protective gear in Panipat district of Haryana

India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suomotu cognizance of a media report that a large number of 'Bleaching Units' are operating in Panipat district of Haryana without a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pollution Control Board. Reportedly, the workers in these units are not being provided boots, gloves or any other safety equipment, due to which they are directly exposed to the hazardous chemical, causing severe damage to their hands and feet apart from skin allergies.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Accordingly, it has issued a notice to the Panip...