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Manual scavenging refers to the practice of manually cleaning, handling, or removing human excreta from dry latrines, sewers, septic tanks, or open drains. This degrading and hazardous practice is often undertaken by marginalized communities, particularly in regions with inadequate sanitation systems. Manual scavengers usually use hand tools such as buckets, brooms and shovels. Manual Scavenging has originated during colonial and feudal systems, where specific caste groups were assigned this task. It is strongly linked to the caste system in countries like India, where Dalits and other marginalized groups have traditionally been forced into this occupation. In London, cesspits containing human waste were called ‘gongs’ or ‘jakes’ and men employed to clean them ‘Gongfermours’ or ‘Gongfarmers’. (Read Full Article….)
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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
On this Day
Martyr’s Day
The 30th January is recognised nationally as Martyrs’ Day to mark the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse. This day is also known as Sarvodaya day or Shaheed Diwas. On this day, the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister, the Chief of Defence Staff and the 3 Service Chiefs gathers at the Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. (Read more about this Day)