Series 11 - Bhopal gas tragedy

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IN APUA PMB-DOC-11

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Bhopal gas tragedy

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  • 1990 - 2012 (Creation)

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40 files

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(22/02/1928 – 01/08/2017)

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This series contains correspondence, reports, and articles related to the Bhopal gas tragedy and its aftermath. It covers the work done by the Sambhavna Trust when Pushpa Mittra Bhargava was its chairperson and reflects his work with non-government organizations. The files in this series include information about a humanitarian mission to Bhopal, proposals for an international medical commission, and the preparatory meetings for the commission. There is also correspondence with key individuals and organizations involved in the response to the tragedy. Additionally, the series contains information on members of the International Medical Commission on Bhopal, reports by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, newspaper articles, and various writings on the subject. The documents shed light on the ongoing efforts to address the consequences of the Bhopal gas disaster, including medical research, environmental concerns, compensation issues, and advocacy for the victims' rights.

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  • English

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Shelf 3 Rack 2

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14-09-2023

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