Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today expressed great regret that even after 70 years after India’s Independence still, manual scavenging exists.
“Sad that even after 70 years of Independence, there are certain practices like manual scavenging being done as people are so poor and helpless,” he said after felicitating the first batch of 50 manual scavengers who were imparted vocational training so that they could pursue other means of livelihood.
The Skill Development Programme, launched in August for manual scavengers in aims to provide alternative means of livelihood and help them live with honour and dignity, according to an official statement.
The 50 manual scavengers were given three-month training in housekeeping, during which they received a stipend of Rs. 1,000 a month with other facilities and assured jobs in the housekeeping sector with minimum wages.
Minister of Social Welfare Rajendra Pal Gautam said Delhi is perhaps the first state to have a State Monitoring Committee, Vigilance Committee, and Survey Committee to ensure proper implementation of the project with respect to the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act.
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