Dioxins and Furans are generated unintentionally during incineration of halogenated hazardous waste which warrants
adequate pollution control measures. International Agency for Research in Cancer(IARC) reported that population
exposed to the most highly carcinogen 2,3,7,8-TCDD (one of the congener of dioxin) is more prone to increased risk
of cancer, beyond this, societal risks are enhanced to people living in nearby areas even if they are not exposed
directly . The study compares societal costs of dioxin & furan emission with events such as water borne diseases, rail
and road accidents etc. The basic approach is adopted to convert impact of various risks into reduction in life span of
the total population to form a common basis for comparison.