SURAT, India: Yogesh Zanzamera lays out his bed on the floor of the factory where he works and lives, one of around 2 million Indians polishing diamonds in an industry being hit hard by the Ukraine war.

The air reeking from the only toilet for 35 to 40 people, conditions at workshops like this in Gujarat state leave workers at risk of lung disease, deteriorating vision and other illnesses.

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