27 June 2026

Septic tank deaths in Mundka

The topic highlights the persistent failure to implement the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, providing critical data and legal context for questions on social justice, governance accountability, and administrative ethics.

Questions

1. Despite the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, hazardous cleaning of septic tanks remains a persistent challenge in urban India. Discuss the systemic gaps in enforcement and the necessity of transitioning to complete mechanisation. 150 words
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2. Critically examine the role of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) in monitoring the implementation of laws against manual scavenging. How can the integration of technological solutions and stricter administrative accountability mitigate the risks faced by sanitation workers in industrial zones? 250 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following legislations specifically addresses the prohibition of engaging persons in the hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks?

   1. A The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
   2. B The Factories Act, 1948
   3. C The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
   4. D The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020