National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
- On 7th February 2025, Cabinet approved extension of the tenure of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years beyond 31.03.2025 (upto 31.03.2028).
- NCSK was constituted on 12th August, 1994 as a statutory body by an Act of Parliament viz. ‘National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993’.
- Mandate:
- Recommends policies for welfare and rehabilitation of Safai Karamcharis.
- Monitors implementation of schemes and laws like The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act, 2013.
- Investigates grievances and policy lapses.
- Ensures Rs. 30 lakh compensation for sewer deaths, Rs. 10-20 lakh for disabilities (SC ruling, 2023).
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