Manual Scavenging

Modi govt meting out injustice to sanitation workers; will end manual scavenging: Congress

'On April 5 2024, a sanitation worker in the Prime Minister's own Lok Sabha constituency died due to gas leakage after descending into a sewer without equipment. This is not a new issue in Banaras...' said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

07 April 2024, 16:54 IST

Modi govt meting out injustice to sanitation workers; will end manual scavenging: Congress

07 April 2024, 16:54 IST

Survey of sanitation workers to be conducted in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur

Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Amarjeet Singh said that due to the construction of modern toilets in the district, no case of manual scavenging has come to light so far.

14 March 2024, 07:09 IST

Survey of sanitation workers to be conducted in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur

14 March 2024, 07:09 IST

Manual scavenging: HC asks Centre, Delhi govt why 'dehumanising' practice hasn't ended despite law

The high court granted eight weeks to the authorities to file their replies and listed the matter for further hearing on July 4.

20 February 2024, 13:02 IST

Manual scavenging: HC asks Centre, Delhi govt why 'dehumanising' practice hasn't ended despite law

20 February 2024, 13:02 IST

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah warns of strict legal action over manual scavenging

Speaking after inaugurating a conference on the rehabilitation of manual scavengers and the distribution of welfare in this regard, Siddaramaiah said manual scavenging violates the dignity of the workers.

31 January 2024, 17:21 IST

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah warns of strict legal action over manual scavenging

31 January 2024, 17:21 IST

We reached Moon, but don’t treat our brothers well: Karnataka HC on manual scavenging

The bench said that despite the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, in force, and the apex court’s direction, it is disturbing that such a practice is still being continued.

03 January 2024, 22:31 IST

We reached Moon, but don’t treat our brothers well: Karnataka HC on manual scavenging

03 January 2024, 22:31 IST

Manual scavenging: Gujarat HC rebukes state over non-payment of compensation to 16 dead workers’ kin

The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Ahmedabad-based NGO Manav Garima, seeking the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.

03 January 2024, 13:01 IST

Manual scavenging: Gujarat HC rebukes state over non-payment of compensation to 16 dead workers’ kin

03 January 2024, 13:01 IST

Punish the inhuman teachers

A group of students from Class 7 to 9 were forced by the authorities of Morarji Desai Residential School in Malur to clean a septic tank, reportedly as punishment

21 December 2023, 19:37 IST

Punish the inhuman teachers

21 December 2023, 19:37 IST

Over 400 manual scavengers died in last five years: Centre

Manual scavenging is prohibited under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.

05 December 2023, 14:52 IST

Over 400 manual scavengers died in last five years: Centre

05 December 2023, 14:52 IST

Use tech to end manual scavenging

Several organisations and movements, such as Madiga Dandora, Safai Karmachari Andolan, and several others, are fighting for dignity, equality, and justice for lower castes.

04 December 2023, 19:10 IST

Use tech to end manual scavenging

04 December 2023, 19:10 IST

HC directs Delhi govt, MCD to strictly comply with SC ruling on manual scavenging

A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma observed that the top court has passed various directions on the issue, including enhanced compensation amount of Rs 30 lakh for sewer deaths and minimum Rs 20 lakh compensation in case of permanent disability.

05 November 2023, 14:43 IST

HC directs Delhi govt, MCD to strictly comply with SC ruling on manual scavenging

05 November 2023, 14:43 IST