Industrial Disasters — Mains Questions

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 remains a watershed moment in India's environmental governance. Analyze the legal and policy changes that emerged from this disaster and evaluate their effectiveness in preventing similar incidents.

Industrial disasters disproportionately affect marginalized communities, raising questions of environmental justice. Examine this phenomenon with suitable examples and suggest measures to ensure equitable distribution of environmental risks.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted new challenges in industrial safety management as seen in the Vizag gas leak incident. Discuss the lessons learned and the need for adaptive safety protocols during emergencies.