Figures about silicosis cases and deaths, however, do not represent the true disease burden, which is considerably higher, says Kailash Meena, an environmentalist based in Sikar's Neem Ka Thana town.
These leaders and prominent scientists argue that the committee's scientific studies, public consultations, and field trips along the 700 km stretch of the Aravalli have been inadequate.
The PFA notes that no formal newspaper notices inviting public comments have been issued, and there has been a lack of broader dissemination through radio, social media, and WhatsApp.
