"India's Salt Empire: Uncovering the Dark Side of a Booming Industry" India is the world's largest producer of salt, accounting for over 25% of global production. But behind the country's booming salt industry lies a complex web of exploitation and corruption. A new investigation by 101 East delves into the supply chain of India's salt industry, exposing the struggles of small-scale farmers and laborers who toil in harsh conditions to meet the demands of a rapidly growing market. From the salt pans of Gujarat to the processing plants of Mumbai, our investigation reveals the human cost of India's salt empire and the impact of the industry's unchecked growth on the environment and local communities.
101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.
