The Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) has prepared a state of the art document and case study on the bidi rolling industry titled "Caught in a Death Trap: A Study of Bidi Rollers of West Bengal and Gujarat". The study has revealed some very pertinent and disturbing facts regarding the health hazards associated with bidi rolling. A stunning documentary also produced by VHAI "Turning Their Lives to Ashes" on the plight of bidi rollers will also be premiered.The release and screening of the film and the study will be held at the Sheesh Mahal Hall at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi at 7.30 pm on November 3, 2008. Honourable Health Minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss will be the Chief Guest and Ms Panabaka Lakshmi will be the Guest of Honour (awaiting final confirmation).
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