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Chhattisgarh Reports 196 Worker Deaths in Industrial Accidents Over 17 Months
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 12:04 PM
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The Chhattisgarh government notified the state assembly that 196 workers lost their lives in industrial accidents within a span of 17 months.
In a recent assembly session, the Chhattisgarh government disclosed that 196 workers had died in industrial accidents over the past 17 months. The officials cited a series of incidents across various factories and mining sites as the cause of the fatalities. The report highlights a growing concern over workplace safety standards in the state’s industrial sector. No specific industries or locations were named in the brief statement. The government has promised to review safety protocols and enforce stricter regulations to prevent future tragedies.