Inside India’s RADIOACTIVE Village! Jharkhand’s Jadugoda #shorts

Episode Title: Inside India’s RADIOACTIVE Village! Jharkhand’s Jadugoda #shorts
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Description: Jadugoda, also known as Jadugora, is a village in Jharkhand, India, known for its uranium mines that began operation in 1967. Over the years, concerns have grown about the impact of uranium mining on the environment and public health in the region. The mining activities have released radioactive materials into the air, water, and soil around Jadugoda. Residents living near the mines are exposed to higher levels of radiation, mainly due to inhaling radon gas. People in the area have reported increased cases of congenital birth defects, miscarriages, infertility, respiratory illnesses, and cancer. Independent studies have also found contamination in the local river and groundwater, with radiation levels much higher than safe limits. Health surveys in the region have shown reduced lung capacities among workers, which is linked to uranium exposure. Despite these findings, the Uranium Corporation of India Limited and government authorities maintain that radiation levels remain within permissible safety limits and that health problems are due to poverty and poor living conditions rather than mining. Overall, the situation in Jadugoda shows a stark reality. Local tribal communities face health risks and environmental damage, while official bodies continue to emphasise regulatory compliance, creating a complex and ongoing conflict. Subscribe for more educational content and unlock knowledge every day with FactTechz!


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