Social Audit on Manual Scavenging
On 22nd July 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment presented the findings from a social audit on manual scavenging in the Parliament. The audit was commissioned by the Ministry in September 2023.
Key Findings
- Lack of Safety Gear: In 49 cases, workers had no equipment; in only one case were both gloves and gumboots used.
- No Mechanisation or Training: 47 of 54 cases had no access to machines or safety gear; only one case had proper training.
- Equipment Unreadiness: In 45 deaths, agencies had no preparedness for emergency or safe sewer cleaning operations.
- Consent and Awareness: In 27 cases, no informed ....
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