Manual Scavenging

Review Meeting on Manual Scavenging Act Implementation

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The Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) chaired by Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar met on August 22, 2025, to assess the implementation of the 'Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013'. The meeting highlighted achievements under the NAMASTE scheme, including the profiling of sewer workers and waste pickers, and emphasized the need for mechanized sanitation to ensure safety and eliminate manual scavenging. The committee expressed concerns over compliance with the Act and the safety of sanitation workers.

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