The Indian Government reports 332 sanitation workers died due to hazardous sewer and septic tank cleaning between January 2021 and June 2026. The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale, emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating manual scavenging through stringent laws and rehabilitation efforts.
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has officially initiated the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a nationwide campaign aimed at creating a drug-free youth in India. The program, which will span 100 weeks, aims to mobilize over one crore young citizens to commit to a healthy,
Mrs. Swarnalatha Nethipudi, a first-generation Scheduled Caste entrepreneur, establishes Swarnakaruna Princeton Rubber Industries in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, transforming waste tyres into valuable crumb rubber. Supported by the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, the initiative promotes sustainability and creates job opportunities. Source: Original Link
The Government of India has confirmed that a recent survey under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers in the country. A total of 89,915 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers were validated under the NAMASTE Scheme, which aims to enhance
On August 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the PBG Soldierathon virtually from Rashtrapati Bhavan, promoting civilian-military bonds through active participation. The event honored the Armed Forces, featuring races of various distances, with proceeds funding soldier welfare initiatives. Source: Original Link
