Tag: Manual Scavenging Act 2013
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Three labourers in Mumbai die after inhaling toxic fumes in a septic tank
The practice of manual scavenging violates Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees the ‘Right to live life with dignity.’
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Manual Scavenging in India: Illegal, yet in Practise
In India, we continue to practice manual scavenging, a derogatory practice, confined to people belonging to lower castes and resulting in their deaths.
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Invisible Eco Warriors: Informal Waste Pickers Keep Cities Clean but Face Discrimination
Fifty waste pickers in Nashik demand recognition for the invaluable service they render to the city