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manual scavenging news

No safety gear for staff, firm manager arrested in sewer death

No safety gear for staff, firm manager arrested in sewer death
Published on Sep 22, 2025 04:48 AM IST

No reports of manual scavenging received from states, UTs: Govt

No reports of manual scavenging received from states, UTs: Govt
Published on Jul 22, 2025 03:56 PM IST

Delhi water board to provide free septage collection to curb dumping in Yamuna

Dumping of septage by private contractors is a concern. (HT Archive)
Published on Jul 14, 2025 05:30 AM IST

Centre’s NAMASTE scheme nears 2 years; 91,000 sanitation workers identified

Internal Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment data reveals the nationwide validation drive has identified 79,700 SSWs (Ravi Choudhary/ Hindustan Times)
Published on May 31, 2025 11:16 AM IST

Delhi: Storm drain desilting raises ‘manual scavenging’ alarm

Drain cleaning on Outer Ring Road. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on May 27, 2025 06:06 AM IST

After rap from Centre, state chalks out policy to eradicate manual scavenging

The state government will procure robotic machines to clean manholes and weed out human interface in sewer cleaning, said officials (HT Photo)
Published on May 16, 2025 07:48 AM IST

NHRC writes to states, Union Territories on ending manual scavenging

NHRC writes to states, Union Territories on ending manual scavenging
Published on May 16, 2025 12:30 AM IST

Deaths inside manholes: NGOs call for stricter adherence to ban, scrutiny on contractors

Deaths inside manholes: NGOs call for stricter adherence to ban, scrutiny on contractors
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:53 PM IST

Worker dies while fixing fault in sewer in NFC, two injured

Panth Lal
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:06 AM IST

66,961 sanitation workers validated under NAMASTE scheme: Govt tells Parliament

Minister of state for social justice Ramdas Athawale speaks in Parliament. (PTI File Photo)
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:21 PM IST

SC summons civic bodies of 4 cities on sewer deaths

A bench headed by justice Sudhanshu Dhulia further asked them to explain why criminal proceedings should not be initiated against the officials or contractors under whose watch the deaths occurred. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 07:20 AM IST

294 died in sewer related deaths in 2020-24; compensation paid in 249 cases: Govt

The Supreme Court has asked corporations in six cities to file an affidavit by February 13 indicating “how and when manual scavenging/sewer cleaning has been stopped” (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:30 PM IST

Kolkata Police arrest contractor after 3 workers die in sewage line

Rescue workers put on diving gear and went down the 10-feet deep manhole to recover the bodies. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:46 PM IST

3 die inside Kolkata drainage line days after SC banned manual scavenging

Rescue team prepare as three workers died while cleaning sewerage drain pipe at Bantala Leather Complex in Kolkata on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 05:22 PM IST

SC calls for immediate end to manual scavenging in metro cities

The court was pained to note that despite its directions, the practice of manual scavenging still prevailed. (HT File Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 09:08 AM IST

Ending manual scavenging: Safer, dignified work through innovation

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Scavengers pick up plastic and metal wastes in the soil.
Published on Jan 13, 2025 01:04 PM IST

92% sanitation workers from SC, ST, OBC groups: Govt data

The ministry said that a total of 57,758 SSWs were profiled in the country, of which 54,574 were validated across 33 states and Union territories (UTs). (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 12:29 AM IST

Bengaluru sweetmaker with 18 outlets under fire over death of manual scavengers

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Published on Nov 02, 2024 12:23 PM IST

DJB faces crunch in funds, sewer cleaning system hit

Atishi (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 26, 2024 10:37 AM IST

453 died while cleaning sewers since 2014, says Centre

Union Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said states have made significant strives in improving their mechanisation capabilities by improving access to more than 5,000 standard septic tank vehicles.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 04:12 PM IST

Delhi: Forced to manual scavenge, 2 die in Jasola

Picture for representational purpose only (HT Photo)
Updated on May 25, 2024 05:58 AM IST

Delhi HC orders 30 lakh compensation to kin of 3 deceased sanitation workers

Delhi HC orders 30 lakh compensation to kin of 3 deceased sanitation workers
Published on May 19, 2024 04:02 PM IST

Strict legal action if manual scavenging is practised: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Published on Feb 01, 2024 09:23 AM IST

443 died cleaning sewers, tanks in over 5 years: Govt

According to the government, the number of deaths of workers while cleaning sewers or septic tanks is 443 in five years. (FILE)
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 02:14 AM IST

Pay 30L to kin of those who die cleaning sewers: Supreme Court to govt

The bench issued 14 directions to the Union and state governments for effective implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 06:22 AM IST

SC orders govt to pay 30 lakh to families of those who die cleaning sewer

At least 58,098 manual scavengers were identified across the country in two surveys in 2013 and 2018.
Published on Oct 20, 2023 01:57 PM IST

Justice evades ‘manual scavenging’ victims

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Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:06 AM IST

Two die while cleaning sewer in Gujarat, say police

The two workers, identified as Gopal Padhar (24) and Bijal Padhar (32), fell unconscious after entering the sewage pipeline. (Representative photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:09 AM IST

Gujarat: 2 sanitation workers die while cleaning sewage line, contractors booked

The incident took place in line in Dholka town on Saturday evening (Representative Photo)
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 08:52 PM IST