Dombivli: Nearly four decades after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, a survivor living in Dombivli, Maharashtra, continues to face serious health challenges and lack of institutional support. Chronic respiratory issues and impaired vision, linked to the gas exposure, have left her dependent on family members for daily care.
Despite repeated appeals to government agencies, she has received minimal medical assistance and limited financial aid. Her family struggles to afford ongoing treatment, highlighting the gap in long-term relief and rehabilitation for victims. Activists say her plight reflects systemic neglect, as many survivors of the 1984 disaster remain forgotten.
Legal experts stress the need for renewed attention to pending claims and improved healthcare infrastructure. They argue that long-term monitoring of survivors’ health and prompt compensation are critical to uphold justice. Rights groups continue to demand accountability from both the authorities and the corporations involved in the tragedy.
The survivor’s case underscores the broader human cost of industrial disasters. Experts warn that without proper follow-up, victims may continue to suffer decades after the event, while lessons from past disasters remain unheeded. Advocates are calling for policy reforms to ensure survivors receive comprehensive care, including medical support, rehabilitation programs, and legal aid.
The story is a reminder that industrial disasters leave lasting scars, and societal and governmental responsibility extends far beyond the immediate aftermath.
